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Nutritional Profile of Ensure Nutritional Shake (Ready-To-Drink)
We got 50 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Ensure Nutritional Shake (Ready-To-Drink).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- Vitamin E (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Vitamin B12, added (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Beverages) shows that it ranks first-class (Top 10) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated (Fatty Acids)
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 16 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin E (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Ensure Nutritional Shake (Ready-To-Drink)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Ensure Nutritional Shake (Ready-To-Drink)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Ensure Nutritional Shake (Ready-To-Drink)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Ensure Nutritional Shake (Ready-To-Drink)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Ensure Nutritional Shake (Ready-To-Drink)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Ensure Nutritional Shake (Ready-To-Drink)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Ensure Nutritional Shake (Ready-To-Drink)
In food category: Beverages
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 16.9 g | 4.8 g | 73 | 1261 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 9.7 g | 2.7 g | 100 | 790 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 844 mg | 239.3 mg | 29 | 2059 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.3 g | 360 mg | 7 | 1384 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 422 mg | 119.6 mg | 83 | 2399 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 2.5 g | 717.2 mg | 44 | 1495 |
| Saturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 57 | 530 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 43 | 357 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 42 | 403 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 62 | 708 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 93 | 1145 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 255 mg | 72.3 mg | 66 | 2022 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 81 mg | 23 mg | 80 | 1610 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 784 mg | 222.3 mg | 35 | 2067 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 37 | 979 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 9 | 464 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 2 | 196 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 485 mg | 137.5 mg | 15 | 1909 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 26 | 906 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 1 | 164 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 1.1 g | 42 | 1239 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 72 µg | 20.4 µg | 11 | 383 |
| Folate, total | 42 µg | 11.9 µg | 17 | 342 |
| Folic Acid | 42 µg | 11.9 µg | 7 | 223 |
| Niacin | 2.1 mg | 598.2 µg | 51 | 1249 |
| Riboflavin | 179 µg | 50.7 µg | 46 | 632 |
| Thiamin | 158 µg | 44.8 µg | 28 | 726 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 µg | 0.2 µg | 30 | 665 |
| Vitamin B12, added | 0.6 µg | 0.2 µg | 20 | 117 |
| Vitamin B6 | 211 µg | 59.8 µg | 42 | 770 |
| Vitamin C | 12.7 mg | 3.6 mg | 117 | 496 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.4 mg | 402.6 µg | 22 | 501 |
| Phylloquinone | 8.4 µg | 2.4 µg | 19 | 838 |
| Retinol | 158 µg | 44.8 µg | 17 | 321 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 158 µg | 44.8 µg | 18 | 552 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.1 µg | 0.3 µg | 11 | 147 |
| Vitamin E | 1.3 mg | 379.9 µg | 14 | 64 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 127 mg | 36 mg | 38 | 418 |
| Copper, Cu | 211 µg | 59.8 µg | 22 | 638 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.9 mg | 538.6 µg | 23 | 731 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 42 mg | 11.9 mg | 41 | 287 |
| Phosphorus, P | 105 mg | 29.8 mg | 48 | 559 |
| Potassium, K | 156 mg | 44.2 mg | 89 | 742 |
| Selenium, Se | 7.4 µg | 2.1 µg | 18 | 619 |
| Sodium, Na | 84 mg | 23.8 mg | 39 | 1065 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.6 mg | 447.9 µg | 17 | 755 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 567 µg | 15 | 379 |
| Choline | 32.4 mg | 9.2 mg | 20 | 832 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 76.2 g | 21.6 g | 169 | 829 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 105 kcal | 29.8 kcal | 64 | 583 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Ensure Nutritional Shake (Ready-To-Drink)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | 252.0 g | 8.9 oz |
| 1 Bottle (8 Fl Oz) | 252.0 g | 8.9 oz |
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| Nutritional Shake | No of Nutrients |
(Ready-To-Drink) | 41 |
(Ready-To-Drink) | 47 |
| Nutritional Shake Mix | No of Nutrients |
(High Protein, Powder) | 42 |
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