Nutritional drink or shake, high protein, light, ready-to-drink, NFS: Nutrition Facts
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Nutritional drink or shake, high protein, light, ready-to-drink, NFS contains 138 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (248 g) provides about 342 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 35% from fat and 15% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in nutritional beverages on FoodFactly, where the median is 92 kcal per 100 g across 15 foods.
100 g provides 35% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 34% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 26% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 138 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.42 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol C | 4 mg | 1% |
| Sodium C | 77 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.3 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 8.5 g | |
| Protein C | 5.4 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A C | 84 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C C | 23.1 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D C | 2.3 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E C | 5.2 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin K C | 12.3 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.27 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) C | 65 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.81 µg | 34% |
| Choline C | 21.1 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 135 mg | 10% |
| Iron C | 1.7 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 115 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 138 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.7 mg | 16% |
| Copper C | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Selenium C | 6.7 µg | 12% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 15%
- Carbohydrates 50%
- Fat 35%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein5.4 gabove the median for nutritional beverages (median 5.2 g)
- Fiber1.2 gabove the median for nutritional beverages (median 0.4 g)
- Sugars8.5 gin the top quarter of nutritional beverages (median 8.3 g)
- Fat5.4 gin the top quarter of nutritional beverages (median 2.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.42 gin the lowest quarter of nutritional beverages (median 0.42 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.12 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.026 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 144 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 72 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 71.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 38 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0.81 µg |
Other forms of Nutritional drink or shake
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverages, NESTLE, Boost plus, nutritional drink, ready-to-drink | 138 | 5.4 g | 17.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Beverages, ABBOTT, ENSURE PLUS, ready-to-drink | 141 | 5.2 g | 19.9 g | 4.5 g |
| Beverages, chocolate drink, milk and soy based, ready to drink, fortified | 101 | 4.2 g | 17.3 g | 1.7 g |
| Beverages, ABBOTT, ENSURE, Nutritional Shake, Ready-to-Drink | 105 | 3.8 g | 16.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Milk shake with malt | 125 | 3.8 g | 13.6 g | 6.1 g |
| Milk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate | 113 | 3.4 g | 11.4 g | 6 g |
| Milk shake, home recipe, chocolate | 120 | 3.5 g | 13.5 g | 6.1 g |
| Milk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate, light | 92 | 3.9 g | 13.8 g | 2.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in nutritional drink or shake?
100 g of nutritional drink or shake has 138 kcal. 1 cup (248 g): about 342 kcal. 1 fl oz (31 g): about 43 kcal. 1 single serving box, 11 fl oz Myoplex Lite (341 g): about 471 kcal.
How much protein is in nutritional drink or shake?
Nutritional drink or shake contains 5.4 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.3 g in 1 cup (248 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nutritional beverages, that is above the median (median 5.2 g).
How many carbs are in nutritional drink or shake?
Nutritional drink or shake has 17.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 8.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in nutritional drink or shake?
Nutritional drink or shake contains 5.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.42 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does nutritional drink or shake contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (35% DV), Vitamin B12 (34% DV), Vitamin C (26% DV), copper (21% DV) and Folate (B9) (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in nutritional drink or shake?
100 g contains 77 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710727. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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