Head-to-Head · 2026

CNP Professional PRO-40 High Protein RTD (Chocolate) vs Applied Nutrition Sparkling Protein Water

TLL Label Scores are shown only for products whose label assessment has been signed off; others are Under review. Labels and listed prices remain available for research.

Verdict

CNP Professional PRO-40 High Protein RTD (Chocolate) has the higher TLL Label Score: 84/100.

Best value per serving: CNP Professional PRO-40 High Protein RTD (Chocolate) at £2.50/serving (score 84).

84/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check

TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://cnpprofessional.co.uk/products/pro-40-high-protein-rtd, checked 25 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.

Provisional Method B score (protein ready-to-drink; no rubric category). Sugar is 20 g per serving. Protein is 40 g. Not a low-sugar claim. The number is not an authorised health claim.

CNP ProfessionalPRO-40 High Protein RTD (Chocolate)protein-rtd

★ Winner

45/100TLL Label ScoreDose & label check

TLL Label Score rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It compares stated doses with amounts used in published research and checks how transparent the label is. It isn't a health claim or medical advice. Source: https://appliednutrition.uk/products/protein-water, checked 23 Oct 2026. How we scoreThe TLL Label Score compares the ingredients and amounts declared on the label with the amounts used in published research on those ingredients, and checks how transparent the label is. It rates what's on the label, not the results you'll get. It isn't based on claims made by the brand, doesn't reflect our view of the company, and isn't medical advice. It's for general information only.

Force-category: scored as protein-bar / RTD collagen proxy (score locked at 45). Collagen DIAAS treated as 0. Brand category unchanged; TLL adds no joint or dermal outcome wording beside the number.

Applied NutritionSparkling Protein Waterprotein-rtd
Serving500 ml330 ml
Retail£19.99£23.95
listed price / serving£2.50—
Energy260kcal50kcal
Fat1.2g0.11g
Of Which Saturates0.7g—
Carbohydrate21g0.62g
Of Which Sugars20g—
Fibre1.9g0.01g
Protein40g10g
Salt0.48g0.1g
Sugars—0.15g
Vitamin C—109.9mg
Saturates—0g
Trans Fat—0g

How we score

TLL Label Scores are shown only for products whose label assessment has been signed off; others are Under review. Labels and listed prices remain available for research.

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