Nu Nectar vs Ensure plus kava
Overall, Ensure plus kava has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 3.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Nu Nectar | Ensure plus kava |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | b |
| NOVA group | 4 | — |
| Calories | 381 kcal | 150 kcal |
| Fat | 1.1 g | 4.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Sugars | 17.3 g | 6.5 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 12 g | 6.3 g |
| Additives | 3 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Ensure plus kava has 61% fewer calories (150 kcal vs 381 kcal).
- Nu Nectar has 78% less fat (1.1 g vs 4.9 g).
- Ensure plus kava has 45% less saturated fat (0.5 g vs 0.8 g).
- Ensure plus kava has 62% less sugar (6.5 g vs 17.3 g).
- Ensure plus kava has 75% less salt (0.2 g vs 0.9 g).
- Nu Nectar has 100% more fiber (1.2 g vs 0 g).
- Nu Nectar has 48% more protein (12 g vs 6.3 g).
- Ensure plus kava has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Nu Nectar lists: Gluten, Milk.
Ingredients
Nu Nectar
Cereal extract (65% super grains - wheat, barley & pearl millet), Jaggery, Milk solids, Cocoa, Wheat gluten, Vitamins, Minerals, Inositol, Natural and nature identical flavouring substances (Chocolate and Vanilla), Salt, Raising agent (INS 500(ii)), Choline, Taurine, Phenylalanine, Leucine, Arginine, Threonine, Methionine, Valine, Histidine, Lysine., Protein, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Taurine, Inositol, Calcium, Phosphorous, Chromium, FOS, Manganese, Folic acid (Vitamin B9), Choline, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Iodine, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Chloride, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Copper, Selenium, Molybdenum, Histidine, Arginine, DL Methionine, Leucine, L-Lysine, DHA 10%, Valine, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)
Ensure plus kava
Not available.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Nu Nectar or Ensure plus kava?
Overall, Ensure plus kava 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 kava has fewer calories: 150 kcal versus 381 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Ensure plus kava has less sugar: 6.5 g versus 17.3 g per 100 g.