Nutritional powder mix, sugar free (Carnation Instant Breakfast): Nutrition Facts
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Nutritional powder mix, sugar free (Carnation Instant Breakfast) contains 358 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (5.6 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 41% from protein and 13% 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 299% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 289% of the Daily Value for copper and 213% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
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 | 358 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.1 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 44 mg | 15% |
| Sodium C | 717 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 41 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 39 g | |
| Protein C | 35.8 g | 72% |
| Vitamin A C | 2,690 µg | 299% |
| Vitamin C C | 138 mg | 153% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 16.9 mg | 113% |
| Vitamin K C | 120 µg | 100% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 1.5 mg | 125% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.35 mg | 27% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 25.6 mg | 160% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 2 mg | 118% |
| Folate (B9) C | 850 µg | 213% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 3.1 µg | 129% |
| Choline C | 267 mg | 49% |
| Calcium C | 500 mg | 38% |
| Iron C | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 410 mg | 98% |
| Phosphorus C | 500 mg | 40% |
| Potassium C | 1,700 mg | 36% |
| Zinc C | 15.4 mg | 140% |
| Copper C | 2.6 mg | 289% |
| Selenium C | 21.8 µg | 40% |
% 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 41%
- Carbohydrates 46%
- Fat 13%
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
- Protein35.8 gbelow the median for protein and nutritional powders (median 50 g)
- Sugars39 gin the top quarter of protein and nutritional powders (median 5.7 g)
- Fat5.1 gbelow the median for protein and nutritional powders (median 5.6 g)
- Saturated fat2.2 gin the top quarter of protein and nutritional powders (median 1.1 g)
- Sodium717 mgin the top quarter of protein and nutritional powders (median 385 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10 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 | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1 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 | 0.91 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.085 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.84 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.031 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 | 5 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 2,690 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 | 52 mg |
| Theobromine C | 608 mg |
| Folic acid C | 500 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 16.9 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 2 µg |
Other forms of Nutritional powder mix
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutritional powder mix, high protein (Herbalife) Dried or dry | 392 | 53.6 g | 20.4 g | 10.7 g |
| Nutritional powder mix, light (Muscle Milk) Dried or dry | 396 | 50 g | 22 g | 12 g |
| Nutritional powder mix, sugar free (Slim Fast) Dried or dry | 448 | 8.1 g | 73.9 g | 13.3 g |
| Nutritional powder mix, high protein (Slim Fast) Dried or dry | 433 | 27.9 g | 50 g | 13.5 g |
| Nutritional powder mix, NFS Dried or dry | 353 | 19.9 g | 66.2 g | 1.4 g |
| Nutritional powder mix, high protein, NFS Dried or dry | 392 | 53.6 g | 20.4 g | 10.7 g |
| Nutritional powder mix, whey based, NFS Dried or dry | 352 | 78.1 g | 6.3 g | 1.6 g |
| Nutritional powder mix, protein, soy based, NFS Dried or dry | 388 | 55.6 g | 28.9 g | 5.6 g |
| Nutritional powder mix, protein, light, NFS Dried or dry | 396 | 50 g | 22 g | 12 g |
| Nutritional powder mix, protein, NFS Dried or dry | 352 | 78.1 g | 6.3 g | 1.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutritional powder mix (EAS Soy Protein Powder) Dried or dry | 405 | 47.6 g | 43.9 g | 3.6 g |
| Nutritional powder mix (Carnation Instant Breakfast) Dried or dry | 353 | 19.9 g | 66.2 g | 1.4 g |
| Peanut butter and jelly | 432 | 11.2 g | 46.1 g | 25.7 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 |
| Trail mix with chocolate | 503 | 11.6 g | 48.3 g | 32.3 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?
100 g of dried or dry nutritional powder mix has 358 kcal. 1 tablespoon (5.6 g): about 20 kcal. 1 envelope (20 g): about 72 kcal.
Is dried or dry nutritional powder mix high in protein?
Dried or dry nutritional powder mix contains 35.8 g of protein per 100 g (72% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in 1 tablespoon (5.6 g). About 41% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other protein and nutritional powders, that is below the median (median 50 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry nutritional powder mix?
Dried or dry nutritional powder mix has 41 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 39 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry nutritional powder mix?
Dried or dry nutritional powder mix contains 5.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry nutritional powder mix contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (299% DV), copper (289% DV), Folate (B9) (213% DV), Niacin (B3) (160% DV) and Vitamin C (153% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry nutritional powder mix?
100 g contains 717 mg of sodium, 31% 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 2710730. 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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