Nutritional drink or shake, ready-to-drink (Boost): Nutrition Facts
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Nutritional drink or shake, ready-to-drink (Boost) contains 101 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (256 g) provides about 259 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from protein and 15% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nutritional beverages on FoodFactly (92 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 38% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 37% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 28% 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 | 101 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.42 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol C | 4 mg | 1% |
| Sodium C | 63 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.3 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 8.4 g | |
| Protein C | 4.2 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A C | 158 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin C C | 25.3 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin D C | 2.5 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E C | 5.7 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin K C | 16.9 µg | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.3 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) C | 72 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.89 µg | 37% |
| Choline C | 1.6 mg | 0.3% |
| Calcium C | 127 mg | 10% |
| Iron C | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 42 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus C | 127 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 245 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.9 mg | 17% |
| Copper C | 0.21 mg | 23% |
| Selenium C | 7.4 µg | 13% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 68%
- Fat 15%
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
- Protein4.2 gbelow the median for nutritional beverages (median 5.2 g)
- Fiber1.3 gin the top quarter of nutritional beverages (median 0.4 g)
- Sugars8.4 gabove the median for nutritional beverages (median 8.3 g)
- Fat1.7 gin the lowest quarter of nutritional beverages (median 2.5 g)
- Sodium63 mgin the lowest quarter of nutritional beverages (median 77 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.057 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 | 0.052 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.041 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.18 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 158 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 75.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 13 mg |
| Folic acid C | 42 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 5.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0.89 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, 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 |
| Fruit smoothie, with whole fruit, no dairy, added protein | 76 | 6.2 g | 12.2 g | 0.44 g |
| Horchata, made with milk | 91 | 1.4 g | 19.6 g | 0.63 g |
| Fruit smoothie, NFS | 66 | 2.3 g | 12 g | 1.1 g |
| Fruit smoothie, with whole fruit and dairy | 66 | 2.3 g | 12 g | 1.1 g |
| Milk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate, light | 92 | 3.9 g | 13.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Horchata, made with water | 88 | 1.1 g | 20.4 g | 0.13 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 101 kcal. 1 cup (256 g): about 259 kcal. 1 fl oz (32 g): about 32 kcal. 1 bottle, 8 fl oz (256 g): about 259 kcal.
How much protein is in nutritional drink or shake?
Nutritional drink or shake contains 4.2 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.8 g in 1 cup (256 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nutritional beverages, that is below 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 1.3 g of fiber and 8.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in nutritional drink or shake?
Nutritional drink or shake contains 1.7 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 (38% DV), Vitamin B12 (37% DV), Vitamin C (28% DV), copper (23% DV) and Folate (B9) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in nutritional drink or shake?
100 g contains 63 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 2710714. 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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