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Fairlife Core Power Protein Shake, 26g

Green: Usually a good choice

A ready-to-drink milk-based protein shake that can help provide protein when appetite is low or a full meal feels difficult.

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Why it received this rating

Fairlife Core Power provides a concentrated source of protein in a drinkable form, which may be easier for some people to tolerate than a full solid meal. It is relatively moderate in calories and fat compared with heavier meal replacements, but individual tolerance to dairy, sweeteners, and thicker shakes can vary.

Nutrition snapshot

Per serving: 1 bottle (14 fl oz / 414 mL)

170Calories
26gProtein
8gCarbs
2gFiber
5gSugar
4.5gFat
260mgSodium

Chocolate flavor shown; carbs and sugar vary by 1 to 2g between flavors.

Source: fairlife, reviewed July 2026. Branded product formulations and nutrition can change; check the current label or official listing. Review nutrition source How nutrition data is handled

Portion and preparation guidance

One 14 fl oz bottle is a larger, creamier serving than the Nutrition Plan line. If a full bottle feels like too much, split it across two occasions and keep the rest refrigerated.

Symptoms or considerations

A full 14-ounce bottle can create a lot of liquid volume at once for some people. It is lactose-free but dairy-based, and its current label is slightly higher in fat than the Fairlife Nutrition Plan 30g shake.

Branded product note

Ingredients and nutrition may change. Always check the current package label.

Review current fairlife Core Power Chocolate 26g label

Common questions

Core Power vs Fairlife Nutrition Plan: which is easier on a GLP-1?

They are close. The Nutrition Plan bottle is smaller (11.5 vs 14 fl oz) and leaner (30g protein for 150 calories vs 26g for 170), which some people find easier when fullness hits fast. Core Power tastes creamier, which can help when appetite is low but nothing sounds good.

Does Core Power have added sugar?

No. The roughly 5g of sugar on the label is naturally occurring milk sugar that survives ultra-filtration; added sugar is 0g. It is sweetened with monk fruit, stevia, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium.

Individual tolerance varies. This rating is general educational guidance, not a statement that this food is the right choice for your personal medical needs. Follow advice from your prescriber or registered dietitian.

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