Fuel OneProtein Powders#34 of 34 in categoryRating 2.3/5

Fuel One Whey Max Chocolate

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sodium (641.4mg per 100g)

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (75g per 100g)
  • Green flag: No added sugar

Ingredients, decoded

10 listed
  • Whey Protein Blend (Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate)
  • Fermented Yeast Protein
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Nature-Identical Flavoring Substances
  • Salt
  • Xanthan Gum (Stabilizer)
  • Lecithin
  • Proprietary Enzyme Blend (Amylase, Protease, Lactase, Lipase & Cellulase)
  • Sucralose (Sweetener)
  • Silicon Dioxide (Anticaking Agent)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

High saltHigh calories (over 400 kcal per 100 g)Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionDIngredients4Risk
Energy423.4 kcal
Protein75 g
Carbohydrates17.5 g
Total sugars4.3 g
Added sugars0 g
Total fat6 g
Saturated fat4 g
Cholesterol99.6 mg
Sodium641.4 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Whey and yeast protein with 641 mg sodium

Fuel One Whey Max Chocolate is a 1 kg tub of a whey protein blend (concentrate and isolate) with fermented yeast protein, cocoa powder, salt, xanthan gum, lecithin, a proprietary enzyme blend, sucralose and silicon dioxide, with nature-identical flavour. One 36 g level scoop gives 27 g of protein.

CleanPlate scores it CD4. The C for nutrition is middling: 75 g protein per 100 g. The D for ingredients reflects mostly refined or industrial ingredients (led by whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate and fermented yeast protein), with additives that cost points: sucralose, flavouring, xanthan gum and silicon dioxide. The 4 for risk comes mainly from sodium (641 mg per 100 g) and calories (423 kcal per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • On the pack

    “27g PROTEIN”

    Holds

    75 g per 100 g in a 36 g scoop is 27 g of protein.

  • On the pack

    “Whey Protein Concentrate as Primary Source”

    Holds

    The blend names whey protein concentrate first.

  • On the pack

    “No Added Sugars”

    Holds

    Added sugar is 0 g and sucralose is the sweetener.

  • On the pack

    “No Added Maltodextrin”

    Holds

    No maltodextrin appears in the list.

How CD4 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
75 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
423 kcal

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.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
D

Heavily processed or flagged substances

Base
Whey Protein Blend
Sweeteners
Sucralose
Additives
4
Flagged
None

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
641.4 mg
Saturated fat
4 g

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Whey protein blend (concentrate and isolate), fermented yeast protein, cocoa powder, nature-identical flavouring substances, salt, xanthan gum (stabiliser), lecithin, proprietary enzyme blend (amylase, protease, lactase, lipase, cellulase), sucralose (sweetener) and silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent).

Per 100 g: 423 kcal, 5.95 g fat of which 4 g saturated, 4.3 g sugar of which 0 g added, 75 g protein, 641 mg sodium. Trans fat is printed as less than 0.01 g and accepted as a declared zero. No ingredient has a percentage, so the whey, yeast protein and cocoa shares are hand-estimated from the protein balance and the score is provisional. Fermented yeast protein is scored as an isolated protein, not as yeast. Chocolate is named but the cocoa has no percentage, so the label loses 2 points (FSSAI Reg 5(2)(g)).

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumConcern

    641 mg per 100 g, about 231 mg a scoop, the main driver of the risk grade.

  • SucraloseWorth watching

    Costs 4 points in the additives score.

  • Gum, anti-caking agent and lecithinWorth watching

    Xanthan gum and silicon dioxide cost 2 points each and lecithin 1 point.

  • ProteinFine

    75 g per 100 g from whey and yeast protein.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Added enzymes mean easier digestion for everyone"

The label lists five enzymes without amounts.

Myth: "No added sugars means a short list"

Ten items are listed, including a sweetener, a gum and an anti-caking agent.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsA scoop a day at most, if food protein falls short
  • ChildrenNot needed
  • Diabetes or prediabetesFine in moderation

Smarter ways to eat it

One scoop

A 36 g scoop is about 152 kcal with 27 g of protein and 231 mg of sodium.

Watch the sodium

A flavoured powder with salt added carries three times the sodium of a plain isolate.

Common questions

Is Fuel One Whey Max Chocolate healthy?

Fuel One Whey Max Chocolate scores CD4 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High sodium (641.4mg per 100g). On the plus side: High protein (75g per 100g); No added sugar.

What does the CD4 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (D) grades ingredient and label integrity: heavily processed or flagged substances. The number (4) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): high risk.

Last reviewed October 17, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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