Label comparison

Premier Protein vs Fairlife: chocolate shakes compared

Premier Protein Chocolate and Fairlife Nutrition Plan Chocolate both provide 30 g of protein per bottle. Their labels differ slightly on calories, fiber, sugar and saturated fat.

US manufacturer information checked October 26, 2026.

This comparison covers Premier Protein classic Chocolate 30g in an 11.5 fl oz shake and Fairlife Nutrition Plan Chocolate 30g in an 11.5 fl oz bottle. Other flavors, sizes and product lines can have different nutrition facts.

Nutrition per bottle

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Per whole labeled container. Values are a dated snapshot of the linked US manufacturer pages.
Label information	Premier Protein ChocolateClassic · 30 g protein	Fairlife Nutrition Plan ChocolateNutrition Plan · 30 g protein
Serving (one container)	1 shake (11.5 fl oz)	1 bottle (340 mL; 11.5 fl oz pack)
Calories	160	150
Protein	30 g	30 g
Dietary fiber	2 g	1 g
Total carbohydrate	4 g	4 g
Total sugars	1 g	2 g
Total fat	3 g	2.5 g
Saturated fat	1 g	1.5 g
Sodium	230 mg	230 mg
Calcium	650 mg	730 mg
Protein per 100 calories (calculated)	18.8 g	20.0 g

Sources: Premier Protein, 11.5 fl oz panel and Fairlife Nutrition Plan Chocolate.

How is protein per 100 calories calculated?

Protein grams ÷ calories × 100, rounded to one decimal place: 30 ÷ 160 × 100 = 18.8 g for Premier; 30 ÷ 150 × 100 = 20.0 g for Nutrition Plan. This describes protein density, not overall nutritional quality.

What the differences mean

For these bottles, protein and sodium are equal. Fairlife Nutrition Plan provides the same protein with 10 fewer calories. Premier Protein lists 1 g more fiber, 1 g less total sugar and 0.5 g less saturated fat.

These differences do not establish an overall winner. The nutrient you want to compare—and the ingredients you need to check—will matter more than the brand name alone.

Ingredients and allergens

Premier’s protein sources include milk protein concentrate and calcium caseinate. Its ingredient list includes sucralose and acesulfame potassium, and its allergen statement identifies milk and soy.

Fairlife Nutrition Plan uses filtered lowfat milk. Its ingredient list includes lactase enzyme, monk fruit juice concentrate, acesulfame potassium, sucralose and stevia leaf extract. Its allergen statement identifies milk. Check the complete current lists on the Premier and Fairlife product pages.

Fairlife states that Nutrition Plan is lactose-free. It still contains milk; lactose-free does not mean dairy-free. Fairlife FAQ.

Fairlife Nutrition Plan and Core Power are different products

Check the product name before comparing bottles:

Nutrition Plan Chocolate: 30 g protein and 150 calories in a 340 mL bottle.
Core Power Chocolate 26g: 26 g protein and 170 calories in a 14 fl oz (414 mL) bottle.
Core Power Chocolate 42g: 42 g protein and 230 calories in a 14 fl oz (414 mL) bottle.

The larger Core Power bottles should not be substituted for Nutrition Plan’s figures. The directory also has a separate Core Power Elite vs Premier classic and Ultimate comparison.

Price and taste

No current, comparable retailer prices were verified for this comparison, so there is no price winner or protein-per-dollar ranking.

Taste and texture have not been tested. Ingredient lists and nutrition panels cannot determine which shake you will prefer or tolerate.

Comparing shakes while taking GLP-1 medication

This page compares label information and does not establish either product’s medical suitability. Premier’s product page describes its shake as a food supplement and includes a notice against using it for weight reduction. Premier product information.

For personal guidance about protein needs, meal replacement or digestive symptoms, consult your clinician or registered dietitian. Check the package you buy because formulations and labels can change.

Sources and related comparisons

All manufacturer pages below were checked October 26, 2026. Nutrition and ingredient information above is a recorded snapshot; follow the links to check the current source.

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