Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink
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A realistic serve of Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink (1 bottle, 250 ml) has 55 kcal, 10 g protein, 7.1 g carbohydrate, 0.1 g fat, 0 g added sugar and 18 mg sodium. Per 100 ml it has 22 kcal, 4 g protein, 2.9 g carbohydrate, 0.02 g fat, 0 g added sugar, 2.8 g fibre and 7 mg sodium.
Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink is a ready-to-drink whey protein isolate with added fibre, flavoured with green apple and sweetened with stevia. It scores [F][L]CD1: nutrition is middling on protein and fibre, ingredients lose points for flavouring, a dye and a sweetener plus a hollow no-added-sugar claim, and risk is minimal. Fine as an occasional protein top-up, not a daily staple.
Ingredients, decoded
9 listed- Whey Protein Isolate 90%
- Dietary Fiber (Fructooligosaccharides)
- L-Lysine
- Green Apple Powder
- Acidity Regulator (INS 330)
- Steviol Glycoside (INS 960)
- Preservative (INS 202)
- Permitted Synthetic Food Colour (INS 143)
- Added Flavour (Nature Identical Flavoring Substance - Green Apple)
0 teaspoon of sugar in every 100 ml · 0 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
Score and nutrition facts for Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink:
| Energy | 21.9 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.9 g |
| Total sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2.8 g |
| Total fat | 0.02 g |
| Sodium | 7.3 mg |
| L lysine | 20 mg |
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Why Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink scores [L][F]CD1
Nutrition is a C on 4 g protein and 2.8 g fibre per 100 ml, helped by added L-lysine. Ingredients are a D for the dye, sweetener, flavouring and a hollow sugar claim. Risk is a 1.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 4 g
- Fibre
- 2.8 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- L lysine
- Energy
- 22 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 4 g per 100 ml, about 73% of the calories, and fibre is 2.8 g per 100 ml, all of it isolated fructooligosaccharides. In one 250 ml bottle that is 10 g protein and 7 g fibre for about 55 kcal. The largest protein source is whey protein isolate, a dairy protein.
The grade also leans on the added L-lysine, 20 mg per 100 ml. Without that credit it would be a D, so it is a modest C rather than a strong one.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Heavily processed or flagged substances
- Base
- Whey Protein Isolate 90%
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 4
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why D
Whey protein isolate leads the list, which is a good start, but the rest is short and industrial: isolated fibre, L-lysine, apple powder and a string of additives. Only the whey and the fibre carry a declared percentage.
Nature-identical flavouring, the synthetic colour 143 (Fast Green FCF) and the sweetener steviol glycosides (960) each cost ingredient points. The preservative 202 and the acidity regulator 330 cost nothing.
The No Added Sugar claim costs further ingredient points, because green apple powder is a free-sugar ingredient on the list. That is what sets the [L] flag.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Clean
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 7.3 mg
03 Load risk: why 1
Risk is the lowest grade. Sugar and saturated fat are both 0 g per 100 ml, and sodium is 7.33 mg per 100 ml, about 18 mg in a bottle.
Energy is only 22 kcal per 100 ml. Nothing comes near the high lines, so the risk number plays no part in holding the score down.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
[F] Added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift this product's nutrition grade. Without them it would score lower.
[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (4g)
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink live up to its claims?
The protein and low-calorie claims hold, but No Added Sugar fails because green apple powder is listed. No Dairy and No Artificial Sweeteners also sit against the ingredient list.
- On the packMisleading
“NO ADDED SUGAR”
The panel shows 0 g added sugar, but green apple powder, a free-sugar ingredient, is on the list. That fails the label test for this claim.
- On the packHolds
“10g Protein”
4 g per 100 ml, so 10 g in the 250 ml serve. Whey protein isolate is the source, at 4.44% of the drink.
- On the packBe careful
“LOW CALORIE DRINK”
The panel shows 54.84 kcal per 250 ml, 22 kcal per 100 ml, which is low. A card on the pack shows 62 kcal, which conflicts with the panel.
- On the packBe careful
“No Dairy”
The protein is whey protein isolate, a milk protein, and the allergen statement reads Contains Milk or Milk Solids.
- On the packBe careful
“No Artificial Sweeteners”
Steviol glycoside (INS 960) is listed, and the back of the pack says it contains a non-caloric sweetener. It is plant-derived, but it still costs ingredient points.
What's in Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink?
Whey protein isolate leads, followed by fibre, L-lysine and apple powder. The dye, the stevia sweetener and the nature-identical flavour are what to watch.
9 ingredients listed. Additives and watched ingredients we rate: 1 no concern. 3 more entries look like additives we have not researched yet.
The ingredient list, read for you
Whey protein isolate leads at 4.44%, then fructooligosaccharides, an isolated fibre, at 2.8%. L-lysine and green apple powder follow with no percentage. Citric acid (330) adjusts acidity, steviol glycoside (960) sweetens, potassium sorbate (202) preserves, and 143 colours the drink green. A nature-identical green apple flavour gives the taste.
What the additives do
Potassium Sorbate (no concern): stops mould and yeast. A widely used preservative against mould and yeast. Low toxicity. More on Potassium Sorbate.
Not in our additive research yet: Acidity Regulator (INS 330); Steviol Glycoside (INS 960); Permitted Synthetic Food Colour (INS 143).
Ingredients to watch
- No-added-sugar claimConcern
Green apple powder is a free-sugar ingredient on the list, so the claim fails the label test even though the panel shows 0 g added sugar.
- Synthetic colour 143 (Fast Green FCF)Concern
A permitted dye that gives the drink its green colour. It costs ingredient points.
- Flavouring and steviol glycosidesWorth watching
Nature-identical flavour and the stevia sweetener (960) each cost ingredient points. The preservative 202 and the acid 330 do not.
- Whey protein and fibreFine
4 g protein and 2.8 g fibre per 100 ml, which is 10 g and 7 g in a bottle. The fibre is isolated fructooligosaccharides.
What it doesn’t have
- No percentage is given for the green apple powder, only 12 mg of fruit extract per 100 ml in the panel notes.
- No vitamins or minerals are declared beyond the added L-lysine.
What to know about Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink
10 g protein for 55 kcal, with a hollow sugar claim
Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink is a 250 ml ready-to-drink protein built on whey protein isolate (4.44%) and fructooligosaccharides, an isolated fibre (2.8%). L-lysine, green apple powder, an acidity regulator (INS 330), steviol glycoside (INS 960), a preservative (INS 202), a synthetic colour (INS 143) and nature-identical green apple flavour complete the list. It is sold as a light, fizzy-style fruit drink for people who want protein without a thick shake.
What you get is real: per 250 ml serve that is 10 g protein, 7 g fibre and about 55 kcal, with 0 g added sugar and about 18 mg sodium. Per 100 ml it is 22 kcal and 4 g protein. What it costs is on the additive side: a dye, a sweetener and a nature-identical flavour all sit in a short list, and the percentages for the apple powder are not declared.
The pack says Clean Protein, No Added Sugar and No Artificial Sweeteners. The panel does show 0 g added sugar, but green apple powder is a free-sugar ingredient, and the list carries both a synthetic colour and a stevia sweetener. That gap between the words and the list is what sets the [L] flag. CleanPlate scores it [F][L]CD1.
Who should eat Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink?
An occasional protein top-up for most adults. Children should avoid it, and anyone with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance should check with a doctor.
- Most adultsA few times a week
10 g protein for 55 kcal, but a dye and a sweetener make it a top-up, not a staple.
- ChildrenAvoid
The pack says not for children unless a physician recommends it, and it has a dye and a sweetener.
- Heart healthEveryday
About 18 mg sodium and almost no fat in a bottle.
- Lactose intoleranceCheck with your doctor
Whey protein isolate is a milk protein, and the pack says it contains milk.
Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink: common questions
Is Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink healthy?
Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink is not high in sugar, salt or saturated fat, so a few servings a week is fine.
How many calories and how much protein are in Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink?
Per 100 ml, Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink has 22 kcal, 4 g protein, 2.9 g carbohydrate, 0.02 g fat and 0 g added sugar. One serve (1 bottle, 250 ml) has 55 kcal and 10 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink?
9 ingredients, in label order: Whey Protein Isolate 90%, Dietary Fiber (Fructooligosaccharides), L-Lysine, Green Apple Powder, Acidity Regulator (INS 330), Steviol Glycoside (INS 960), Preservative (INS 202), Permitted Synthetic Food Colour (INS 143), Added Flavour (Nature Identical Flavoring Substance - Green Apple).
Does Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 1 holds, 3 need care, 1 is misleading. "NO ADDED SUGAR" is misleading: The panel shows 0 g added sugar, but green apple powder, a free-sugar ingredient, is on the list. That fails the label test for this claim. "LOW CALORIE DRINK" needs care: The panel shows 54.84 kcal per 250 ml, 22 kcal per 100 ml, which is low. A card on the pack shows 62 kcal, which conflicts with the panel.
Who should limit Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink?
Most adults: a few times a week. 10 g protein for 55 kcal, but a dye and a sweetener make it a top-up, not a staple. Children: avoid. The pack says not for children unless a physician recommends it, and it has a dye and a sweetener. Heart health: everyday. About 18 mg sodium and almost no fat in a bottle.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink have?
Per 100 ml, Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink has 0 g added sugar and 7 mg sodium (about 0 g salt). The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 5 g added sugar, 300 mg sodium and 2.5 g saturated fat per 100 ml. It is under all three lines.
What does the CD1 score mean for Ayuvya Green Apple Clean Protein Drink?
The first letter (C) grades nutrition density on A to E, the second (D) grades ingredient integrity on A to E, and the number (1) grades load risk on 1 to 5. A and 1 are best. Nutrition: Protein is 4 g per 100 ml, about 73% of the calories, and fibre is 2.8 g per 100 ml, all of it isolated fructooligosaccharides. In one 250 ml bottle that is 10 g protein and 7 g fibre for about 55 kcal. The largest protein source is whey protein isolate, a dairy protein. Ingredients: Whey protein isolate leads the list, which is a good start, but the rest is short and industrial: isolated fibre, L-lysine, apple powder and a string of additives. Only the whey and the fibre carry a declared percentage. Load risk: Risk is the lowest grade. Sugar and saturated fat are both 0 g per 100 ml, and sodium is 7.33 mg per 100 ml, about 18 mg in a bottle.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Reference values: FSSAI labelling regulations, Codex Alimentarius, ICMR-NIN and the UK front of pack guidance. Where our label data comes from.
Label read on 31 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | CD1 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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