Snacks

CTRL vs. Junk Food: The Showdown

April 07, 2025

Let’s be real—junk food is undefeated when it comes to taste.

Chips? Addictive. Candy? Hits the spot. Fast food? Don’t even get us started. But what about what happens after? The sugar crashes, the empty calories, the regret-filled post-snack nap? Yeah, not so great. That’s where CTRL steps in.

It’s time for the ultimate snack showdown: CTRL vs. Junk Food. Let’s see who comes out on top.

Round 1: Nutrition

Junk food is like that unreliable friend who hypes you up but bails last minute. It promises quick satisfaction but leaves you feeling worse than before—loaded with sugar, unhealthy fats, and a nutritional profile that could make a dietitian cry.

CTRL, on the other hand, actually delivers. Packed with protein, fiber, and collagen (yeah, your joints and skin will love it), our meal replacement shakes, protein meal bars and protein cookies keep you full, fueled, and ready to take on whatever life (or your gaming session) throws at you.

Winner: CTRL

 

Round 2: Energy Levels

Ever downed a bag of chips and immediately felt like you needed a nap? That’s because junk food sends your blood sugar on a rollercoaster ride—spiking fast and crashing hard.

CTRL keeps things smooth. Our balanced ingredients mean steady energy without the crash, so whether you’re grinding ranked matches, hitting the gym, or just trying to survive Monday, you won’t be face-planting into your keyboard.

Winner: CTRL

 

Round 3: Taste

Look, we’re not here to lie—junk food can be straight-up delicious. But so can CTRL. Our shakes taste like childhood cereals, our cookies and meal bars taste like actual cookies and candy bars (not weird cardboard protein snacks), and we’ve got flavors that make snacking exciting instead of just “healthy.”

Junk food tastes great but comes at a cost. CTRL? No compromise.

Winner: A tie. Because we refuse to lose.

 

Round 4: Convenience

Junk food is everywhere. Gas stations, vending machines, your pantry—it’s too easy. But so is CTRL. Shake? Just add milk or water. Cookie or meal bar? Tear open and enjoy. Plus, instead of wrecking your diet, you’re actually getting real nutrition on the go.

Winner: CTRL

 

Final Verdict: CTRL Wins by KO

Junk food might always have a place in your heart (and cheat days), but if you want to win at life—and at snacking—CTRL is the move. Better ingredients, better for you, no sacrifice on taste.

Upgrade your snacks. Your body (and your rank) will thank you.

Ready to level up your snacking? Check out our lineup of shakes, bars and cookies today.