Box score
Per serving · from the label · Sep 30, 2026| Serving | Calories | Carbs | Sodium | Protein | Caffeine | Cost / serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bottle (11.5 fl oz), Chocolate | 160 | 4 g | 230 mg | 30 g | Not listed | $2.23 |
Source: Nutrition Facts image on the Amazon listing and the Chocolate shake page on premierprotein.com, read Sep 30, 2026. Cost: $26.70 for 12 bottles = $2.23 each (about $0.07 per gram of protein). Protein is the amber cell because it is the reason people buy this bottle; the label lists no caffeine amount, though cocoa is an ingredient (see below).
Not designed as a pre-session meal; 4 g of carbohydrate is very little fuel.
Not a during-session drink; water or a carbohydrate drink fits that slot.
A portable protein serving when a real meal is more than a couple of hours away.
Not a replacement for water or regular meals across the day.
Scouting report
Facts, not hypeStrengths
- 30 g of protein in 160 calories, per the Nutrition Facts panel.
- 0 g added sugars and 1 g total sugars on the label.
- Shelf-stable until opened; the directions ask for refrigeration only after opening.
- Sold and shipped by Amazon.com on the day we checked.
Limits
- Contains milk and soy (label allergen statement).
- Sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which some people prefer to avoid.
- Only 4 g of carbohydrate, so it does little to refill carbohydrate after a long session.
- At $2.23 a bottle it costs more per gram of protein than the whey powder on this scoreboard.
Best use
- After a session when you will not eat a proper meal for a while.
- If lunch or dinner with a protein food is within the next hour or two, the meal already covers it.
What the label shows
We read the Nutrition Facts and ingredient panel shown on the Amazon listing on Sep 30, 2026, and checked them against the Chocolate shake page on premierprotein.com, which printed the same numbers for the 11.5 fl oz bottle [1][2]. One listing graphic says "3g carbs"; the Nutrition Facts panel says 4 g, and we use the panel.
| Nutrient or ingredient | Per serving | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 | One bottle is one serving. |
| Protein | 30 g (60% DV) | From milk protein concentrate and calcium caseinate, both marked "source of protein" on the ingredient list. |
| Total carbohydrate | 4 g | Includes 2 g dietary fiber and 1 g total sugars; 0 g added sugars. |
| Total fat | 3 g | 1 g saturated, 0 g trans; cholesterol 15 mg. |
| Sodium | 230 mg (10% DV) | About a tenth of the 2,300 mg Daily Value [4]. |
| Calcium | 650 mg (50% DV) | The largest of the added vitamins and minerals by percentage, alongside phosphorus at 550 mg (45% DV). |
| Potassium | 320 mg (6% DV) | A modest amount; compare the Fairlife bottle's 860 mg on this scoreboard. |
| Vitamins and minerals | 24 listed | Mostly 15–30% DV each (for example vitamin D 6 mcg, 30% DV); the front of the bottle counts them as "24 vitamins & minerals." |
| Sweeteners | Sucralose, acesulfame potassium | Non-nutritive sweeteners; they explain the sweet taste with 1 g of sugar. |
| Allergens | Milk, soy | "Contains milk and soy," per the label. |
What the evidence shows
The useful question for a shake like this is not whether it does something special, but whether 30 g of milk protein is a reasonable serving. The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) position stand on protein and exercise gives a general per-serving figure of about 0.25 g of high-quality protein per kilogram of body weight, or an absolute dose of 20–40 g, ideally spread every 3–4 hours across the day [3]. One bottle lands inside that range. The same document puts total daily intake for most exercising people at 1.4–2.0 g per kilogram and says that, while whole foods can meet those needs, supplements are a practical way to reach them [3]. That is the honest frame: a shake is a convenience, not a requirement.
On timing, the protein position stand says the best moment to take protein is likely a matter of individual tolerance, since benefits have been seen with intake before or after a workout [3], and the ISSN's nutrient-timing position stand names meeting total daily protein, with feedings spaced roughly every 3 hours, as the primary area of emphasis [5]. Much of the research behind these figures involved young adults doing resistance training, so read them as guides for a healthy recreational exerciser, not precise targets.
On caffeine: the label gives no caffeine amount. The FDA explains that when a food contains an ingredient that naturally carries caffeine, such as chocolate, caffeine itself does not have to appear on the ingredient list [6]. This shake lists cocoa powder, so a small, undisclosed amount is possible. We found no figure from the brand.
This is a milk-based drink that also contains soy. Anyone with a milk or soy allergy should skip it [7]. It is also a packaged food, not a meal: 160 calories and 4 g of carbohydrate will not stand in for lunch after a long ride or run.
Game plan: using it in a session
A plain sequence for a normal training day; it describes when the bottle fits, not what it will do.
Pack it unopened
The bottle does not need a fridge until it is opened, so it can ride in a gym bag. The label says to shake well and serve cold.
Train with water
For a typical session of an hour or so, water is the drink during the workout; this shake is for afterwards.
Check the clock
If a meal with a protein food is less than a couple of hours away, you can skip the shake. If it is later, one bottle is one 30 g serving.
Add carbohydrate if the session was long
After a long session, pair it with a banana, toast or a regular meal, since the shake itself has only 4 g of carbohydrate.
Refrigerate leftovers
Once opened, the label asks for refrigeration.
Price and where it is sold
On Sep 30, 2026 the Amazon listing for the Chocolate 11.5 fl oz, 12-pack showed $26.70 for a one-time purchase, shipped and sold by Amazon.com, in stock. That works out to $2.23 per bottle. A lower Subscribe & Save price was also offered; we used the one-time price. The listing marked the item "Non-returnable due to food safety reasons." Prices move often, so check the page before you buy: Premier Protein Chocolate 12-pack on Amazon.
For comparison on this scoreboard: the Fairlife Core Power 14 fl oz bottle worked out to $3.49 for 26 g of protein, and a scoop of Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey to $1.39 for 24 g, before whatever you mix it with.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone with a milk or soy allergy, or anyone who avoids dairy entirely.
- Anyone who prefers to avoid sucralose or acesulfame potassium.
- Anyone who has been told to limit protein, potassium or phosphorus, or who takes prescription medicines, should ask a clinician or pharmacist first.
- Anyone who wants a meal-sized serving or real carbohydrate after long sessions; this bottle has neither.
- Anyone who wants a different flavor or a non-dairy shake; Premier sells both as separate products, and this entry covers only the Chocolate 11.5 fl oz bottle.
Sources
- Amazon listing, Premier Protein 30g High Protein Shake, Chocolate, 12 Pack (ASIN B07MJL8NXR): Nutrition Facts image, ingredients, price, seller and return note. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. (Linked in the price section above.)
- Premier Protein. Chocolate Protein Shake product page with 11.5 oz Nutrition Facts and ingredients. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- International Society of Sports Nutrition. Position stand: protein and exercise. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2017 (PMID 28642676). link
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts labels. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- International Society of Sports Nutrition. Position stand: nutrient timing. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2017 (PMID 28919842). link
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine Is Too Much? (section on caffeine in ingredient lists). Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Food Allergies: what you need to know about the major food allergens. Accessed Sep 30, 2026. link
This entry is educational and is not medical advice. Ask a qualified clinician before changing how you eat, drink or supplement around exercise, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have an existing condition, or take medication.