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How much sugar is in a 12 oz Protein Shake?

12 oz Protein Shake
Nutrition Facts
1 serving per container
Serving size12 fl oz (355 mL)
Amount per serving
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g4%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 9g3%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 3g Added Sugars6%
Protein 30g
Caffeine 0mg
* 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.
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At a glance

  • 4g total sugar ≈ 1.0 teaspoons.
  • 3g added sugar — 6% of the 50g daily value.
  • 160 calories and 0mg caffeine (0% of the 400mg/day guidance).

How to cut the sugar

  • Ready-to-drink protein shakes are among the lowest-sugar bottled drinks (~4g here, 30g protein).
  • Check the label — 'weight gainer' and dessert-flavored versions can hide 20g+ of added sugar.
  • Watch the sodium: many RTD shakes run 200mg+ per bottle.

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Frequently asked questions

Are protein shakes high in sugar?

Most standard RTD protein shakes are low — around 3-4g of added sugar with ~30g protein per 12 oz. Dessert-style and mass-gainer versions are the exceptions worth label-checking.

Nutrition values are approximate, generic estimates for a typical version of this drink — not measurements of any specific branded product, and not lab-verified. Actual values vary by recipe, size, and preparation. This is general information, not dietary advice.