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Ratio Protein Strawberry Cheesecake
Dairy
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Ratio Protein Strawberry Cheesecake

Ratio
5.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
25g
Protein
3g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ratio Protein Strawberry Cheesecake is a single-serve, refrigerated dairy dessert — a 5.3 oz plastic cup with a peel-back foil lid — you’ll typically find it in the chilled prepared desserts and yogurt section, shelved near Greek yogurts, protein puddings and fitness-focused snack cups. It reads like an indulgent convenience item: marketed toward busy adults who want a dessert-flavored treat with extra protein, it sits alongside other “better-for-you” refrigerated snacks used by gym-goers, commuters and people packing lunches. The brand positioning leans fitness-friendly and modern: clean labeling, protein-forward messaging, and flavors that riff on classic desserts (strawberry cheesecake) to give a sense of indulgence without a full slice. Labels often emphasize protein and low sugar/calorie numbers rather than organic or all-natural certifications — there’s no organic seal and the ingredient list includes functional additives and sweeteners. In plain processing terms it’s a highly processed dairy product built from cultured milks, whey concentrate and added stabilizers and sweeteners. Sensory details: spoonable and dense with a creamy, slightly tangy cheesecake base, gentle strawberry fruit color from beet juice concentrate, and a smooth mouthfeel thanks to added proteins and sunflower oil; it’s designed for on-the-go spooning from the cup or as a quick dessert after a meal. Rituals include post-workout snacks, desk-side treats, or packed lunch extras; the convenience packaging and dessert flavor make it feel like a small, controlled indulgence within an otherwise health-conscious routine.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol45mg15%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Total Sugars3g
Protein25g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cultured, Pasteurized, Ultra-Filtered, Nonfat, Milk,, Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Nonfat, Milk,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Sunflower, Oil,, Natural, Flavor,, Sucralose,, Beet, Juice, Concentrate, (for, Color),, Carrageenan..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Beet Juice Concentrate - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially processed ingredients (whey protein concentrate, sucralose, carrageenan, natural flavors) and formulated additives typical of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Ratio Protein Strawberry Cheesecake

Healthy can mean different things depending on your goals! This tasty treat packs a punch with 25 grams of protein and only 3 grams of sugar, making it a solid option for a post-workout snack or a filling breakfast. Just remember, it's not a substitute for whole foods, but it can definitely fit into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

post-workout
back-to-school
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

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