MuscleBlazeProtein Powders#13 of 47 in categoryRating 3.3/5

MuscleBlaze Beginner's Whey Protein (Chocolate)

Red flags

  • Red flag: High sugar (36g per 100g)

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (40g per 100g)
  • Green flag: No added sugar

Ingredients, decoded

8 listed
  • Skimmed Milk Powder
  • Whey Protein Concentrate
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Natural Identical Flavouring Substances
  • Stabilizer (INS 415)
  • Emulsifier (INS 322)
  • Sweetener (INS 955)
  • Anticaking Agent (INS 551)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

High sugarNutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients3Risk
Energy371.7 kcal
Protein40 g
Carbohydrates45.5 g
Total sugars36 g
Added sugars0 g
Total fat3.3 g
Saturated fat2.1 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol47.4 mg
Sodium472.1 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Beginner whey blend led by skimmed milk powder

MuscleBlaze Beginner's Whey Protein is a chocolate protein powder of skimmed milk powder, whey protein concentrate and cocoa with a sucralose sweetener. The tub is 500 g, 16 servings of a 30 g scoop, and the panel is printed per 100 g.

CleanPlate scores it CB3. The C for nutrition is middling: 40 g protein per 100 g. The B for ingredients reflects a mix of whole and refined ingredients (led by skimmed milk powder, whey protein concentrate and cocoa powder), with additives that cost points: sucralose, xanthan gum and silicon dioxide. The 3 for risk comes mainly from sodium (472 mg per 100 g) and calories (372 kcal per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

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

  • On the pack

    “12g protein per serving”

    Holds

    40 g per 100 g gives 12 g in a 30 g scoop.

  • On the pack

    “Zero added sugars”

    Holds

    Added sugar is printed as 0 g; the 36 g of total sugar is mostly milk lactose and cocoa.

  • On the pack

    “No doping ingredients”

    Be careful

    The label cannot show testing; the maker lists no banned substances.

How CB3 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
40 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
372 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
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Skimmed Milk Powder
Sweeteners
None added
Additives
3
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
3

Moderate risk

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
472.1 mg
Saturated fat
2.1 g
Trans fat
0 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?

Skimmed milk powder, whey protein concentrate, cocoa powder, nature-identical flavouring, stabiliser (INS 415), emulsifier (INS 322), sucralose (INS 955) and anticaking agent (INS 551).

Per 100 g: 372 kcal, 3.3 g fat of which 2.1 g saturated, 36 g sugar of which 0 g added, 40 g protein, 472 mg sodium. Energy 371.7 kcal fits the Atwater sum. Trans fat prints as <0.01 g and is not counted. Some INS digits were partly unreadable and are read as printed in the list. Net 500 g.

Ingredients to watch

  • SodiumWorth watching

    472 mg per 100 g, about 142 mg in a 30 g scoop.

  • SweetenerWorth watching

    Sucralose (INS 955) and flavouring cost additive points.

  • ProteinFine

    40 g per 100 g, 12 g per scoop.

  • Added sugarFine

    None.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "More protein powder is always better"

One 30 g scoop already gives 12 g; the pack suggests 1 to 3 servings a day.

Myth: "Skimmed milk powder is the same as whey"

It is the first ingredient, so part of the protein is milk protein, not just whey.

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

Use it to fill a gap

A scoop helps when food protein falls short, not on top of a high-protein diet.

Mix with milk or water

The sodium of 142 mg a scoop is small beside a meal.

Common questions

Is MuscleBlaze Beginner's Whey Protein (Chocolate) healthy?

MuscleBlaze Beginner's Whey Protein (Chocolate) scores CB3 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. The main concerns are: High sugar (36g per 100g). On the plus side: High protein (40g per 100g); No added sugar.

What does the CB3 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.

Last reviewed October 19, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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