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Bourn Vita vs Complan 100% Milk Protein
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What's different
- •Complan 100% Milk Protein has 2.1× as much total sugar as Bourn Vita (45.5 g vs 22 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Complan 100% Milk Protein has 21.8 g of added sugar per 100 g/ml; Bourn Vita declares 0 g.
- •Complan 100% Milk Protein has 2.6× as much protein as Bourn Vita (18 g vs 7 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Complan 100% Milk Protein has about 60% more sodium than Bourn Vita (400 mg vs 250 mg per 100 g/ml).
- •Only Bourn Vita lists the flagged ingredient Caramel III (Ammonia Caramel).
- •Only Complan 100% Milk Protein lists the flagged ingredients Caramel (INS150c), Maltodextrin and Chocolate Flavor.
- •Only Bourn Vita lists the allergens Soy and Gluten.
Bourn Vita
Fewer concerns on: Added & Hidden Sugar, Caffeine & Stimulant Load, Empty Calories & Caloric Load +1 more
Complan 100% Milk Protein
Fewer concerns on: Artificial Flavours
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
Bourn Vita offers a lower sugar and caloric load with added fiber, but includes artificial vanilla flavoring and ammonia caramel.
Safety Score
Complan 100% Milk Protein is higher in protein but also significantly higher in sugar and calories, and contains ammonia caramel.
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.
Bourn Vita contains 22g of sugar per 100g, while Complan 100% Milk Protein has a significantly higher sugar content at 45.5g per 100g, making Bourn Vita the better option for lower sugar intake.
Neither Bourn Vita nor Complan 100% Milk Protein list artificial sweeteners in their ingredients, resulting in an even score for both products.
Bourn Vita contains cocoa solids, which contribute to a lower stimulant load compared to Complan 100% Milk Protein, which lists cocoa and chocolate flavor, potentially indicating a higher stimulant content.
Both Bourn Vita and Complan 100% Milk Protein contain ingredients like cocoa solids/cocoa and sugars, which can contribute to acidity and dental erosion, leading to an even score.
Both Bourn Vita and Complan 100% Milk Protein contain Caramel (INS150c), which is an artificial color, resulting in an even score for both products.
Complan 100% Milk Protein lists 'Chocolate Flavor' and 'Caramel (INS150c)', while Bourn Vita lists 'Flavors (Natural, Nature Identical and Artificial (Vanilla) Flavoring Substances)', indicating a higher reliance on artificial flavors in Bourn Vita.
Both Bourn Vita and Complan 100% Milk Protein contain various additives such as emulsifiers, raising agents, and caramel color, leading to an even score in this category.
Bourn Vita has 360 kcal per 100g, which is lower than Complan 100% Milk Protein's 419 kcal per 100g, making Bourn Vita the better choice for managing caloric intake.
Bourn Vita provides 14g of fiber per 100g and lists cereal extract, barley, wheat, and millets, contributing to a higher nutritional value compared to Complan 100% Milk Protein, which does not list fiber content and has a higher sugar concentration.
Bourn Vita
In its favour, from the label
- Lower sugar content per 100g
- Lower caloric load per 100g
- Contains soluble fiber
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 total sugar
- Includes artificial vanilla flavoring substances
- Contains Caramel III (Ammonia Caramel)
Complan 100% Milk Protein
In its favour, from the label
- Higher protein content per 100g
- Does not list artificial sweeteners
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
- Significantly higher sugar content per 100g
- Higher caloric load per 100g
- Contains Caramel (INS150c)
Bourn Vita vs Complan 100% Milk Protein — frequently asked questions
Bourn Vita has less per 100 g/ml. Bourn Vita has 22 g and Complan 100% Milk Protein has 45.5 g of total sugar per 100 g/ml.
Bourn Vita has less per 100 g/ml. Bourn Vita has 0 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. Bourn Vita has 7 g and Complan 100% Milk Protein has 18 g of protein per 100 g/ml.
Bourn Vita has less per 100 g/ml. Bourn Vita has 250 mg and Complan 100% Milk Protein has 400 mg of sodium per 100 g/ml.
Bourn Vita's ingredient list includes Milk, Soy 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.
Bourn Vita lists Caramel III (Ammonia Caramel). Complan 100% Milk Protein lists Caramel (INS150c), Maltodextrin and Chocolate Flavor.
Flagged ingredients in this comparison
Who classified each one, its regulation, and how common it is across the catalogue.
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