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Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink vs Complan 100% Milk Protein
Decode Label-scored on the concerns that matter for Beverage — the facts from each label, side by side. We decode, you decide.
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What's different
- •Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink has about 36% more added sugar than Complan 100% Milk Protein (29.6 g vs 21.8 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Complan 100% Milk Protein has 2.6× as much protein as Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink (18 g vs 7 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Only Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink lists the flagged ingredient Colour.
- •Only Complan 100% Milk Protein lists the flagged ingredients Caramel (INS150c) and Chocolate Flavor.
- •Only Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink lists the allergen Gluten.
- •Only Complan 100% Milk Protein lists the allergen Peanuts.
Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink
Fewer concerns on: Caffeine & Stimulant Load, Artificial Colours & Dyes, Preservatives & Additives +2 more
Complan 100% Milk Protein
Fewer concerns on: Added & Hidden Sugar
Scores: both products fall in the Concerning band, so the small gap between them doesn't make one "safer". See each product's label findings below. Which difference matters most depends on who is eating or using it — that's your call.
A higher score means fewer or lighter concerns found under Decode Label's published rules. It is not a medical "safe", and a lower score does not establish that a product is unsafe.
Safety Score
Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink is a malt-based drink with moderate protein and high sugar, listing general categories for additives.
Safety Score
Complan 100% Milk Protein is a higher protein drink with added functional ingredients, but includes a specific ammonia caramel colour.
Side by side
What each label says. Nutrition is per 100 g (or ml) so pack and serving sizes don't skew it.
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What these labels can't tell us
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Concern match
A separate lens from the overall Safety Score above — how well each product suits a specific concern, not an overall verdict. Each concern is scored 0–10: higher means less of that concern (5 ≈ neutral).
What matters most to you?
For , scores higher ( vs ). This is only a per-concern fit lens — it doesn't change the overall safety score, where still has the higher score.
For , the two are evenly matched. The overall safety verdict is unchanged.
This one is read from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine — useful for choosing, but it is not a safety finding.
Complan 100% Milk Protein scores slightly higher due to a marginally lower sugar content per 100g (45.5g) compared to Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink (48g), although both list sugar as a primary ingredient.
Both Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink and Complan 100% Milk Protein do not list any artificial sweeteners in their ingredients.
Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink contains cocoa solids, which naturally contribute a small amount of caffeine, while Complan 100% Milk Protein includes additional stimulants like inositol, taurine, and L-carnitine.
Both Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink and Complan 100% Milk Protein contain sugar as a primary ingredient, which contributes to acidity and potential dental erosion.
Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink lists 'Colour' without further specification, while Complan 100% Milk Protein explicitly lists Caramel (INS150c), which is an ammonia caramel colour.
Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink lists 'Flavours' without specific disclosure, and Complan 100% Milk Protein lists 'Chocolate Flavor'.
Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink lists 'Emulsifiers' and 'Raising agent' without specific disclosure, while Complan 100% Milk Protein lists Caramel (INS150c) and Beet Red (INS162) as specific additives.
Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink has a lower energy content per 100g (385 kcal) compared to Complan 100% Milk Protein (419 kcal), making it slightly less calorically dense.
Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink provides 7g of protein per 100g, while Complan 100% Milk Protein offers a significantly higher 18g of protein per 100g, along with added inositol, taurine, and L-carnitine.
Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink
In its favour, from the label
- Lower overall caloric load per 100g
- No explicitly listed artificial colours or specific stimulant additives beyond cocoa solids
Label findings to note
- Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
- Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
- Colour, emulsifiers, flavours not disclosed — 4 additive classes are named without saying which substances they are
- Higher sugar content per 100g
Complan 100% Milk Protein
In its favour, from the label
- Significantly higher protein content per 100g
- Includes specific functional ingredients like inositol, taurine, and L-carnitine
Label findings to note
- Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) — which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture — IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); this label does not state its concentration
- Highly processed (NOVA) and high in sugar
- Higher overall caloric load per 100g
- Contains Caramel (INS150c) as a specific artificial colour
Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink vs Complan 100% Milk Protein — frequently asked questions
They are about the same. Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink has 48 g and Complan 100% Milk Protein has 45.5 g of total sugar per 100 g/ml.
Complan 100% Milk Protein has less per 100 g/ml. Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink has 29.6 g and Complan 100% Milk Protein has 21.8 g of added sugar per 100 g/ml.
Complan 100% Milk Protein has more per 100 g/ml. Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink has 7 g and Complan 100% Milk Protein has 18 g of protein per 100 g/ml.
They are about the same. Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink has 341 mg and Complan 100% Milk Protein has 400 mg of sodium per 100 g/ml.
Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink's ingredient list includes Milk and Gluten. Complan 100% Milk Protein's ingredient list includes Peanuts and Milk. Check each pack for "may contain" warnings if you have an allergy.
Bournvita 5 Star Magic Nutrition Drink lists Colour and Maltodextrin. Complan 100% Milk Protein lists Caramel (INS150c), Maltodextrin and Chocolate Flavor.
Flagged ingredients in this comparison
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