Calories in Nutritional powder mix (Carnation Instant Breakfast)
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Nutritional powder mix (Carnation Instant Breakfast) contains 353 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (7.4 g) provides about 26 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 22% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for protein and nutritional powders on FoodFactly (392 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 158% of the Daily Value for copper, 121% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 89% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 353 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.56 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 12 mg | 4% |
| Sodium C | 385 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 66.2 g | 24% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 65.8 g | |
| Protein C | 19.9 g | 40% |
| Vitamin A C | 625 µg | 69% |
| Vitamin C C | 76.9 mg | 85% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 9.4 mg | 62% |
| Vitamin K C | 90 µg | 75% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.85 mg | 71% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 14.2 mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 1.1 mg | 67% |
| Folate (B9) C | 485 µg | 121% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.7 µg | 71% |
| Choline C | 148 mg | 27% |
| Calcium C | 285 mg | 22% |
| Iron C | 12.8 mg | 71% |
| Magnesium C | 228 mg | 54% |
| Phosphorus C | 427 mg | 34% |
| Potassium C | 947 mg | 20% |
| Zinc C | 8.6 mg | 78% |
| Copper C | 1.4 mg | 158% |
| Selenium C | 12.1 µg | 22% |
% 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 74%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein19.9 gin the lowest quarter of protein and nutritional powders (median 50 g)
- Fiber0.4 gbelow the median for protein and nutritional powders (median 2 g)
- Sugars65.8 gin the top quarter of protein and nutritional powders (median 5.7 g)
- Fat1.4 gin the lowest quarter of protein and nutritional powders (median 5.6 g)
- Saturated fat0.56 gin the lowest quarter of protein and nutritional powders (median 1.1 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water7.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.31 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.28 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 | 0.25 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.023 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.29 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.031 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 625 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 7.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 25 mg |
| Theobromine C | 290 mg |
| Folic acid C | 285 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 9.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 1 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutritional powder mix, NFS Dried or dry | 353 | 19.9 g | 66.2 g | 1.4 g |
| Nuts, coconut cream, canned, sweetened Canned | 357 | 1.2 g | 53.2 g | 16.3 g |
| Nutritional powder mix, sugar free (Carnation Instant Breakfast) Dried or dry | 358 | 35.8 g | 41 g | 5.1 g |
| Nutritional powder mix (EAS Soy Protein Powder) Dried or dry | 405 | 47.6 g | 43.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Trail mix, NFS | 454 | 10.9 g | 51.1 g | 26.8 g |
| Trail mix with nuts and fruit | 454 | 10.9 g | 51.1 g | 26.8 g |
| Nuts, almond paste | 458 | 9 g | 47.8 g | 27.7 g |
| Almond paste | 458 | 9 g | 47.8 g | 27.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry nutritional powder mix (Carnation Instant Breakfast)?
100 g of dried or dry nutritional powder mix (Carnation Instant Breakfast) has 353 kcal. 1 tablespoon (7.4 g): about 26 kcal. 1 envelope (37 g): about 131 kcal.
Is dried or dry nutritional powder mix (Carnation Instant Breakfast) high in protein?
Dried or dry nutritional powder mix (Carnation Instant Breakfast) contains 19.9 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.5 g in 1 tablespoon (7.4 g). About 22% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other protein and nutritional powders, that is in the lowest quarter (median 50 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry nutritional powder mix (Carnation Instant Breakfast)?
Dried or dry nutritional powder mix (Carnation Instant Breakfast) has 66.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.4 g of fiber and 65.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry nutritional powder mix (Carnation Instant Breakfast)?
Dried or dry nutritional powder mix (Carnation Instant Breakfast) contains 1.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.56 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry nutritional powder mix (Carnation Instant Breakfast) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (158% DV), Folate (B9) (121% DV), Niacin (B3) (89% DV), Vitamin C (85% DV) and zinc (78% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry nutritional powder mix (Carnation Instant Breakfast)?
100 g contains 385 mg of sodium, 17% 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 2710729. 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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