Calories in Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutrition Drink Mix, Dark Chocolate

📏 Serving Size: 1 PACKET (36.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 130.0
  • Total Fat 1.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol 5.0 mg
  • Sodium 90.0 mg
  • Potassium 370.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 26.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
  • Sugars 18.0 g
  • Protein 5.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 749.9 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.6 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.4 mg
  • Vitamin C 84.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 100.1 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 249.8 mg
  • Copper 0.5 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 4.5 mg
  • Magnesium 79.9 mg
  • Manganese 0.4 mg
  • Niacin 5.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 2.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 249.8 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, Complete Nutrition Drink Mix, Dark Chocolate contains 130.0 calories per serving (1 PACKET (36.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 26.0g per serving (78.2% of calories), of which 18.0g are sugars. It provides a noteworthy 249.8mg of calcium (19% DV), contributing to bone and dental health.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Fat ⚠️ High Sugar

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

📝 Ingredients

Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Cocoa (processed with Alkali), Lactose and 2% or Less of Dicalcium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Caramel Color, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Magnesium Hydroxide, Sodium Ascorbate (vitamin C), Carrageenan, Modified Cornstarch, Ferric Orthophosphate (iron Source), Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E), Niacinamide, Copper Gluconate, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Pantothenate (pantothenic Acid), Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin a Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin B1), Biotin, Vitamin K1 (phytonadione), Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), Wheat Starch.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

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

Artificial Colours: Caramel Color

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Carrageenan, Lecithin, Soy Lecithin

Flavour Enhancers: Natural And Artificial Flavors

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferric Orthophosphate, Niacinamide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3, Cholecalciferol, 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, Complete Nutrition Drink Mix, Dark Chocolate contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories130.0 kcal6.5%
Total Fat1.0 g1%
Saturated Fat0.5 g3%
Cholesterol5.0 mg2%
Sodium90.0 mg4%
Total Carbohydrate26.0 g9%
Dietary Fiber1.0 g4%
Protein5.0 g10%
Vitamin C84.0 mg93%
Vitamin D100.1 IU13%
Calcium249.8 mg19%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium370.1 mg8%

* 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, Complete Nutrition Drink Mix, Dark Chocolate accounts for 6.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 78.2% of the calories.

Carbs 78.2%
Protein 15%
Fat 6.8% Carbs 78.2% Protein 15%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 130.0 calories in Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutrition Drink Mix, Dark Chocolate? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 9.8 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 22.4 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 14.2 min
HIIT 12.0 min
Gardening 27.5 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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