Calories in Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink

📏 Serving Size: 237.0ml

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 239.4
  • Total Fat 4.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.0 g
  • Cholesterol 9.5 mg
  • Sodium 149.3 mg
  • Potassium 459.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 41.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 15.0 g
  • Protein 10.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 1249.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 2.1 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.7 mg
  • Vitamin C 60.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 239.4 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 301.0 mg
  • Copper 0.5 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 4.5 mg
  • Magnesium 99.5 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 4.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 2.5 mg
  • Phosphorus 301.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.4 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 4.5 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

With 239.4 calories per serving (237.0ml), Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 41.0g per serving (68.3% of calories), of which 15.0g are sugars. It provides a noteworthy 301.0mg of calcium (23% DV), contributing to bone and dental health.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ 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

Water, Corn Syrup, Milk Protein Concentrate, Sugar, and Less than 2% of Vegetable Oil (canola, High Oleic Sunflower, Corn), Vitamins and Minerals++, Soy Protein Isolate, Cellulose Gel and Gum, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Carrageenan, Purified Stevia Leaf Extract (sweetener). ++vitamins and Minerals Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Ascorbate (vitamin C), Choline Bitartrate, Calcium Phosphate, Dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C), Ferrous Sulfate (iron), Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (vitamin B6), Thiamine Hydrochloride, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin a Palmitate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin K1, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Carrageenan, Lecithin, Soy Lecithin

Flavour Enhancers: Artificial Flavor

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferrous Sulfate, Niacinamide, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3, Dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Iodide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate, Biotin, Choline Bitartrate

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 Nutritional Drink contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories239.4 kcal12%
Total Fat4.0 g5%
Saturated Fat1.0 g5%
Cholesterol9.5 mg3%
Sodium149.3 mg6%
Total Carbohydrate41.0 g15%
Protein10.0 g20%
Vitamin C60.0 mg67%
Vitamin D239.4 IU30%
Calcium301.0 mg23%
Iron4.5 mg25%
Potassium459.8 mg10%

* 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 Nutritional Drink accounts for 12% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 68.3% of the calories.

Fat 15%
Carbs 68.3%
Protein 16.7%
Fat 15% Carbs 68.3% Protein 16.7%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 239.4 calories in Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 18.1 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 41.3 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 26.2 min
HIIT 22.2 min
Rugby 21.3 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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