6.0 /10
6.0 /10
Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack vs Optifast Weight Management Shake
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What's different
- •Optifast Weight Management Shake has 5.4× as much added sugar as Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack (7 g vs 1.3 g per 100 g/ml).
- •Only Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack lists the flagged ingredients Partially hydrolyzed guar gum (Guar gum derivative), Nature identical (chocolate) flavouring substances and Sweeteners.
- •Only Optifast Weight Management Shake lists the flagged ingredients Nature identical flavouring substances (Vanilla and Strawberry) and Sweetener (INS 950 and INS 960).
- •Only Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack lists the allergen Soy.
Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack
Fewer concerns on: Added & Hidden Sugar, Artificial Sweeteners, Fillers & Additive Burden
Optifast Weight Management Shake
Fewer concerns on: Excess Sodium & Salt
Scores: 6.0 and 6.0 — within 0.5 of a point in the same band, so the gap is noise rather than a difference. 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
Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack provides a comparable protein base with slightly less sugar and a less detailed sweetener disclosure.
Safety Score
Optifast Weight Management Shake offers a good protein profile but includes more specific artificial sweeteners and a broader range of additives.
Side by side
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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?
…or what you want it to do — read from the ingredients, not scored by the engine
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.
Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack contains 12g of sugar per 100g, which is slightly less than the 14g per 100g found in Optifast Weight Management Shake, contributing to its higher score in this category.
Optifast Weight Management Shake contains 250mg of sodium per 100g, which is equivalent to Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack, but the latter's undisclosed 'Sweeteners' may contribute to a slightly lower score due to potential hidden sodium content in some sweetener formulations.
Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack lists 'Sweeteners' without specific disclosure, which is generally preferred over Optifast Weight Management Shake which explicitly lists 'Sweetener (INS 950 and INS 960)'.
Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack has a simpler ingredient list with fewer explicitly named additives compared to Optifast Weight Management Shake, which includes 'Nature identical flavouring substances (Vanilla and Strawberry)', 'Redbeet puree', 'Corn Starch', 'Emulsifier (INS 322[i])', and 'Rice flour'.
Both products score similarly as neither explicitly lists artificial colours or dyes in their ingredients, with Optifast Weight Management Shake using 'Redbeet puree' for color, which is a natural source.
Declared ingredients linked to common health & supplements goals
Ingredient read — not a safety scoreRead from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine, so these sit apart from the scores above and do not change the verdict. 5 means neutral — no ingredient that helps or hinders. Not a health or medical claim — and the ingredient list alone does not establish that the finished product delivers the benefit.
Added & Free Sugar Load
Stronger ingredient match: Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack +0.5Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack has a slightly lower sugar content at 12g per 100g compared to Optifast Weight Management Shake's 14g per 100g.
Micronutrient Completeness (Vitamins & Minerals)
EvenBoth products explicitly list 'Vitamins and Minerals' in their ingredients, indicating a fortified profile for micronutrient completeness.
Dietary Fibre & Satiety
EvenBoth products contain 6g of fibre per 100g, derived from ingredients like 'Partially hydrolysed guar gum' and 'Fiber (Gum arabic)', which contribute to satiety.
Protein Adequacy & Quality
EvenBoth products provide a high protein content of 38g per 100g, primarily from 'Whey Protein Concentrate' and 'Caseinates', offering a blend of fast and slow-digesting proteins.
Balanced Macronutrient Profile
EvenBoth products offer a similar macronutrient balance with 400 kcal, 38g protein, and comparable fat and carbohydrate sources, suitable for a meal replacement.
Fillers, Gums & Artificial Additives
Stronger ingredient match: Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack +1.5Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack has a slightly cleaner ingredient list with fewer explicitly named flavouring substances and emulsifiers compared to Optifast Weight Management Shake.
Digestive Tolerance & Bloating
EvenBoth products contain 'Partially hydrolysed guar gum' and 'Gum arabic', which are sources of soluble fiber that can support digestion, but individual tolerance to these and milk proteins may vary.
Overall Nutritional Value as a Meal
EvenBoth products offer a comprehensive nutritional profile with high protein, fiber, and added vitamins and minerals, making them suitable as meal replacements.
Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack
In its favour, from the label
- Similar high protein content from Whey Protein Concentrate and Caseinates
- Slightly lower sugar content per 100g
- Fewer explicitly named additives and fillers
Label findings to note
- Contains an intense artificial sweetener (named by INS code). Sweeteners are judged by name, and a protein powder is not exempt
- Sweeteners not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
- Sweeteners are listed generically without specific identification
- Slightly higher saturated and trans fat content
Optifast Weight Management Shake
In its favour, from the label
- Good protein content from Whey Protein Concentrate and Calcium Caseinate
- Explicitly lists vitamins and minerals
Label findings to note
- Contains an intense artificial sweetener (named by INS code). Sweeteners are judged by name, and a protein powder is not exempt
- Includes multiple flavouring substances and emulsifiers
Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack vs Optifast Weight Management Shake — frequently asked questions
They are about the same. Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack has 12 g and Optifast Weight Management Shake has 14 g of total sugar per 100 g/ml.
Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack has less per 100 g/ml. Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack has 1.3 g and Optifast Weight Management Shake has 7 g of added sugar per 100 g/ml.
They are about the same. Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack has 38 g and Optifast Weight Management Shake has 38 g of protein per 100 g/ml.
They are about the same. Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack has 250 mg and Optifast Weight Management Shake has 250 mg of sodium per 100 g/ml.
They are about the same. Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack has 2.1 g and Optifast Weight Management Shake has 2 g of saturated fat per 100 g/ml.
They are about the same. Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack has 6 g and Optifast Weight Management Shake has 6 g of fibre per 100 g/ml.
Nestlé Optifast Scientifically Designed Weight Loss Diet, 400g Pet Jar Pack's ingredient list includes Milk and Soy. Optifast Weight Management Shake's ingredient list includes Milk. Check each pack for "may contain" warnings if you have an allergy.
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