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Is Muscle Milk Banana Creme Genuine Protein Powder healthy?

Banana Creme Genuine Protein Powder

Dairy · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

52/100

Food Integrity Score

42/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Muscle Milk banana creme genuine protein powder is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 52 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 42 out of 100. Protein-dense shake powder, but built on isolates, sweeteners, flavors, and seed oil creamer with limited whole-food content. Strengths include high protein, about 32g per serving, low sugar and low sodium per serving, and some fiber from oat fiber, while main considerations include artificial flavors plus sucralose and acesulfame potassium, sunflower and canola oils in creamer and blend, and highly processed isolates and non-dairy creamer.

Longevity Score 52/100Food Integrity Score 42/100

What helped the score?

  • High protein, about 32g per serving
  • Low sugar and low sodium per serving
  • Contains some fiber from oat fiber

What held the score back?

  • Artificial flavors plus sucralose and acesulfame potassium
  • Sunflower and canola oils in creamer and blend
  • Highly processed isolates and non-dairy creamer

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, ISOMALTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES (SOLUBLE VEGETABLE POWDER), CALCIUM CASEINATE, NON DAIRY CREAMER (SUNFLOWER OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM CASEINATE [MILK DERIVATIVE], MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, TOCOPHEROLS), SODIUM CASEINATE, MALTODEXTRIN, CANOLA OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, ORGANIC OAT FIBER, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, LESS THAN 1% OF: POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, ASCORBIC ACID, LACTOFERRIN, CHOLECALCIFEROL, VITAMIN A PALMITATE.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 70 g (2 scoops)

  • Calories28014% DV
  • Protein32g64% DV
  • Total Carbs21g8% DV
  • Fiber1g3% DV
  • Total Fat9g12% DV
  • Saturated Fat3g15% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Muscle Milk Banana Creme Genuine Protein Powder
Category
Dairy (source: Milk)
GTIN / UPC
00660726503409
Serving size
70 g (2 scoops)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Low fiber (1g)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Higher protein (32g)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener signals (Sucralose, Acesulfame potassium)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Helpful protein (32g)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (21g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Workout Recovery

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Recovery protein (32g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Muscle Milk Banana Creme Genuine Protein Powder highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Muscle Milk Banana Creme Genuine Protein Powder shows about 0.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Muscle Milk Banana Creme Genuine Protein Powder: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sucralose, Acesulfame potassium. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: High protein, about 32g per serving; Low sugar and low sodium per serving; Contains some fiber from oat fiber.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Artificial flavors plus sucralose and acesulfame potassium; Sunflower and canola oils in creamer and blend; Highly processed isolates and non-dairy creamer.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same dairy differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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