Calories in Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix

📏 Serving Size: 1 PACKET (20.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 60.0
  • Total Fat 0.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 5.0 mg
  • Sodium 60.0 mg
  • Potassium 300.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 12.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 4.0 g
  • Sugars 7.0 g
  • Protein 5.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 750.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.6 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.4 mg
  • Vitamin C 84.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 100.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 250.0 mg
  • Copper 0.5 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 4.5 mg
  • Magnesium 100.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.4 mg
  • Niacin 5.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 2.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 250.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.1 mg
  • Thiamin 0.4 mg
  • Zinc 3.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix contains 60.0 calories per serving (1 PACKET (20.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 12.0g per serving (66.2% of calories), with a good 4.0g of dietary fiber. It provides a noteworthy 250.0mg of calcium (19% DV), contributing to bone and dental health.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Fat ✅ Low Calorie

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Non Fat Milk, Inulin (from Chicory), Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Vitamins & Minerals, Maltodextrin, Carrageenan, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Soy Lecithin, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium. Vitamins & Minerals: Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Sodium Ascorbate (vitamin C), Ferric Orthophosphate (iron), Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E), Niacinamide, Copper Gluconate, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin a Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Vitamin K1, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Sweeteners ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Sweeteners: Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Carrageenan, Lecithin, Soy Lecithin

Flavour Enhancers: Artificial Flavor

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferric Orthophosphate, Niacinamide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Ascorbate, Biotin

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories60.0 kcal3%
Total Fat0.5 g1%
Cholesterol5.0 mg2%
Sodium60.0 mg3%
Total Carbohydrate12.0 g4%
Dietary Fiber4.0 g14%
Protein5.0 g10%
Vitamin C84.0 mg93%
Vitamin D100.0 IU12%
Calcium250.0 mg19%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium300.0 mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix accounts for 3% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 66.2% of the calories.

Carbs 66.2%
Protein 27.6%
Fat 6.2% Carbs 66.2% Protein 27.6%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 60.0 calories in Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 4.5 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 10.4 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 6.6 min
HIIT 5.6 min
Barre 11.7 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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