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Carnivor Mass Vanilla Caramel

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(88 ratings)
Sodium 580 mg
Chromium 200 mcg
Potassium 150 mg
Protein (unspecified) 50 Gram(s)
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Score59
A specialized mass gainer offers large protein and calorie delivery, not a balanced solution for weight loss, heart health, or mineral support.
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Quantity:5 lb(s) • (14 servings)
Goals:
Fitness
Weight Loss

Score 59

A specialized mass gainer offers large protein and calorie delivery, not a balanced solution for weight loss, heart health, or mineral support.
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Analysis

The formula provides a very large calorie load with substantial protein and carbohydrates. It can help hard gainers or highly active users who struggle to consume enough food.

Sodium is substantial, while potassium is only moderate and neither mineral form is named. Chromium reaches a useful amount but lacks a disclosed chemical form or branded source.

The powder is not a sensible weight-loss or routine heart-health option because most of its energy comes from a very large carbohydrate serving. Buyers wanting protein, electrolytes, or chromium alone can use much more focused products.

Who is it for
  • Adults deliberately seeking weight gain
  • High-volume athletes
  • People needing easy calorie surplus
Best for
  • Mass-gain diets
  • Post-training calorie replacement
  • High-carbohydrate sports nutrition

Pros

  • Substantial protein
  • Very high calorie amount
  • Useful chromium amount
  • Sodium may replace heavy sweat losses

Cons

  • Extremely high carbohydrate load
  • Potassium is modest
  • Mineral forms are undisclosed
  • Poor fit for listed weight-loss and heart goals

Warnings

  • The very high carbohydrate load is not suitable for users who need tight carbohydrate control.
  • The sodium amount may conflict with sodium-restricted diets.

Nutrient quality

58 Moderate impact

Large macronutrient amounts support intentional mass gain. An aggressive nutrition load, weak alignment with several goals, and unclear source quality reduce suitability.

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Ingredient transparency

63 Moderate impact

Some core nutrition amounts are clear enough to evaluate. Missing complete ingredients, use directions, or blend details create meaningful gaps.

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Customer satisfaction

60 Moderate impact

Aggregate satisfaction data are favorable. Specific firsthand comments were not supplied, leaving repeated complaints and purpose fit uncertain.

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Value for money

53 Moderate impact

Formula weaknesses limit value for routine use. Better-balanced or more transparent alternatives are likely to be more practical.

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Goals

Fitness
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitB Strength of SupportB CoverageA- Formula Quality

A large protein and carbohydrate serving directly supports calorie intake, glycogen replacement, and muscle-building nutrition. Sodium and potassium add some electrolyte replacement for demanding training or intentional mass gain.

The formula is effective for a narrow high-calorie use case rather than general workout support. Mineral forms and protein-source details are not provided, limiting quality assessment despite clear macronutrient amounts.

Study evidence
Potassium No effect 7 studies
Sodium Supportive 96 studies
Weight Loss
Impact
Moderate effect
F Goal FitC Strength of SupportD+ CoverageB Formula Quality

A large protein amount can support lean-mass preservation, but the serving is built for weight gain with a very high energy and carbohydrate load. Chromium adds only limited metabolic relevance because its form is not disclosed.

Using the full serving during a calorie deficit would make energy control difficult for most people. It is better suited to mass gain or very high energy needs than weight loss.

Study evidence
Chromium No effect 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
720 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
2 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
125 Gram(s)
Protein
50 Gram(s)
Calcium
30 mg
Chromium
200 mcg
Sodium
580 mg
Potassium
150 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Sugar Free
Report overview
Sodium · 580 mg OverallScore67
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value

The sodium amount is well suited to substantial sweat replacement and potassium adds some electrolyte support. Mineral sources are not identified, and the very large carbohydrate load makes the formula poorly suited to routine hydration. Neutral value reflects that most of the high serving cost buys mass-gainer nutrition rather than electrolytes.

Chromium · 200 mcg OverallScore42
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

An undisclosed chemical form limits confidence in chromium absorption, while no branded source adds validation. The amount is well aligned with focused metabolic support. The cost per standard chromium amount is high.

Potassium · 150 mg OverallScore37
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Food-derived potassium has an unspecified form, so its absorption and buffering properties cannot be assessed. The amount just reaches the moderate-dose range but remains far below a high-potency serving. A very costly serving makes the formula poor value for potassium, while its large carbohydrate and protein load serves a different purpose.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Longitudinal Association Between Sodium and Potassium Intake and Physical Performance in Older Adults.
    Lana A; Struijk EA; Ortolá R; Rodríguez-Artalejo F; Lopez-Garcia E · The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2021
    Cohort study868 participantsFitness forPotassium
  2. Exercise-induced hyperkalaemia can be reduced in human subjects by moderate training without change in skeletal muscle Na,K-ATPase concentration.
    Kjeldsen K; Nørgaard A; Hau C · European journal of clinical investigation · 1991
    Observational study15 participantsFitness forPotassium
  3. Potassium Nitrate in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Zamani P; Shah SJ; Cohen JB; Zhao M; Yang W; Afable JL; Caturla M; Maynard H; Pourmussa B; Demastus C; Mohanty I; Miyake MM; Adusumalli S; Margulies KB; Prenner SB; Poole DC; Wilson N; Reddy R; Townsend RR; Ischiropoulos H; Cappola TP; Chirinos JA · JAMA cardiology · 2025
    Randomized trial84 participantsFitness forPotassium
  4. Potassium Bicarbonate Supplementation Lowers Bone Turnover and Calcium Excretion in Older Men and Women: A Randomized Dose-Finding Trial.
    Dawson-Hughes B; Harris SS; Palermo NJ; Gilhooly CH; Shea MK; Fielding RA; Ceglia L · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 2016
    Randomized trial244 participantsFitness forPotassium
  5. Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps in Ironman-Distance Triathletes Over 3 Decades.
    Nilssen PK; Johnson KB; Hiller WDB; Miller TK; Connolly CP · Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine · 2026
    Observational study10,533 participantsFitness forPotassium
  6. Additive effects of beta-alanine and sodium bicarbonate on upper-body intermittent performance.
    Tobias G; Benatti FB; de Salles Painelli V; Roschel H; Gualano B; Sale C; Harris RC; Lancha AH; Artioli GG · Amino acids · 2013
    Randomized trial37 participantsFitness forSodium
  7. Sodium Hyperhydration Improves Performance With No Change in Thermal and Cardiovascular Strain in Female Cyclists Exercising in the Heat Across the Menstrual Cycle.
    Convit L; Orellana L; Périard JD; Carr AJ; Warmington S; Beaugeois M; Abraham A; Snipe RMJ · International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism · 2025
    Randomized trial12 participantsFitness forSodium
  8. Sodium bicarbonate supplementation improves severe-intensity intermittent exercise under moderate acute hypoxic conditions.
    Deb SK; Gough LA; Sparks SA; McNaughton LR · European journal of applied physiology · 2018
    Randomized trial11 participantsFitness forSodium
  9. International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: sodium bicarbonate and exercise performance.
    Grgic J; Pedisic Z; Saunders B; Artioli GG; Schoenfeld BJ; McKenna MJ; Bishop DJ; Kreider RB; Stout JR; Kalman DS; Arent SM; VanDusseldorp TA; Lopez HL; Ziegenfuss TN; Burke LM; Antonio J; Campbell BI · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2021
    Guideline / consensusFitness forSodium
  10. The effects of sodium bicarbonate ingestion on swimming interval performance in trained competitive swimmers.
    Gough LA; Newbury JW; Price M · European journal of applied physiology · 2023
    Randomized trial14 participantsFitness forSodium
  11. The Influences of Chromium Supplementation on Metabolic Status in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Heart Disease.
    Farrokhian A; Mahmoodian M; Bahmani F; Amirani E; Shafabakhsh R; Asemi Z · Biological trace element research · 2021
    Randomized trial64 participantsWeight Loss forChromium
  12. Chromium picolinate supplementation attenuates body weight gain and increases insulin sensitivity in subjects with type 2 diabetes.
    Martin J; Wang ZQ; Zhang XH; Wachtel D; Volaufova J; Matthews DE; Cefalu WT · Diabetes care · 2006
    Randomized trial37 participantsWeight Loss forChromium
  13. Chromium picolinate reduces insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome: Randomized controlled trial.
    Ashoush S; Abou-Gamrah A; Bayoumy H; Othman N · The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2017
    Randomized trial100 participantsWeight Loss forChromium
  14. Chromium supplementation and polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Fazelian S; Rouhani MH; Bank SS; Amani R · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2018
    Meta-analysis351 participants7 studies pooledWeight Loss forChromium
  15. Chromium picolinate balances the metabolic and clinical markers in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Kooshki F; Moradi F; Karimi A; Niazkar HR; Khoshbaten M; Maleki V; Pourghassem Gargari B · European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology · 2021
    Randomized trial46 participantsWeight Loss forChromium