Ensure PLUS vs Mass Gainer
Overall, Ensure PLUS has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Ensure PLUS | Mass Gainer |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | d |
| NOVA group | — | 4 |
| Calories | 148 kcal | 382 kcal |
| Fat | 4.6 g | 6.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 6 g |
| Sugars | 8.4 g | 6 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | — | 2.5 g |
| Protein | 5.5 g | 27.1 g |
| Additives | 0 | 2 |
| Allergens | None listed | Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Ensure PLUS has 61% fewer calories (148 kcal vs 382 kcal).
- Ensure PLUS has 29% less fat (4.6 g vs 6.5 g).
- Ensure PLUS has 93% less saturated fat (0.4 g vs 6 g).
- Mass Gainer has 29% less sugar (6 g vs 8.4 g).
- Ensure PLUS has 69% less salt (0.2 g vs 0.8 g).
- Mass Gainer has 80% more protein (27.1 g vs 5.5 g).
- Ensure PLUS has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Mass Gainer lists: Milk.
Ingredients
Ensure PLUS
Not available.
Mass Gainer
Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin (100g), Grass-Fed Whey Protein Concentrate (67.5g), Cocoa Powder (6,840mg), Coconut Milk Powder (6,650mg), MCT Oil Powder (Medium Chain Triglycerides, Soluble Tapioca Fiber, Sodium Caseinate) (5,710mg), VitaFiber® (prebiotic soluble fiber) (3,000mg), Creatine Monohydrate (3,000mg), Natural Flavors (2,700mg), Salt (1,200mg), Oat Flour Powder (1,000mg), Sweet Potato Powder (1,000mg), Stevia Extract (400mg), Sunflower Lecithin (202mg)
FAQ
Which is healthier: Ensure PLUS or Mass Gainer?
Overall, Ensure PLUS has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Ensure PLUS has fewer calories: 148 kcal versus 382 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Mass Gainer has less sugar: 6 g versus 8.4 g per 100 g.