Breakfast Essentials
Packaged product Beverages Carnation
Breakfast Essentials contains 397 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 packet, 36 g (36 g) provides about 143 kcal.
Roughly 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 7% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in beverages on FoodFactly, where the median is 62 kcal per 100 g across 36,591 products.
100 g provides 241% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 115% of the Daily Value for iodine and 97% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 397 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 13.9 mg | 5% |
| Sodium L | 250 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 75 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 52.8 g | |
| Added sugars L | 7.5 g | 15% |
| Protein L | 5.6 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A L | 139 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C L | 25.9 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D L | 19.4 µg | 97% |
| Vitamin E L | 8.3 mg | 56% |
| Vitamin K L | 97.2 µg | 81% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 38.6 mg | 241% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 2.5 mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 1.2 mg | 71% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 556 mg | 43% |
| Iron L | 6.2 mg | 34% |
| Magnesium L | 278 mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus L | 639 mg | 51% |
| Potassium L | 778 mg | 17% |
| Zinc L | 3.3 mg | 30% |
| Copper L | 0.56 mg | 62% |
| Manganese L | 1.7 mg | 72% |
| Selenium L | 8.3 µg | 15% |
| Iodine L | 172 µg | 115% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 90%
- 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
- Protein5.6 gabove the median for beverages (median 0.83 g)
- Sugars52.8 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 4 g)
- Fat1.4 gabove the median for beverages (median 0.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gabove the median for beverages (median 0.2 g)
- Sodium250 mgin the top quarter of beverages (median 39 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 397 kcal | n/a |
| Protein | 13.9 g | 5.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g | 75 g |
| Fat | 2.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | n/a |
| Sugars | 41.7 g | 52.8 g |
| Sodium | 278 mg | 250 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Nonfat milk, sugar, maltodextrin, cocoa (processed with alkali), lactose and less than 2% of dicalcium phosphate, magnesium hydroxide, sodium ascorbate (vitamin c), soy lecithin, carrageenan, natural and artificial flavor, ferric orthophosphate (iron source), cornstarch, alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e), niacinamide, salt, copper gluconate, zinc oxide, calcium pantothenate )(pantothenic acid), manganese sulfate, vitamin a palmitate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), biotin, vitamin k1 (phytonadione), folic acid, vitamin d3 (cholecalciferol), vitamin b12 (cyanocobalamin), wheat starch.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Breakfast Essentials?
100 g of Breakfast Essentials has 397 kcal. Serving, 1 packet, 36 g (36 g): about 143 kcal.
How much protein is in Breakfast Essentials?
Breakfast Essentials contains 5.6 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 1 packet, 36 g (36 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beverages, that is above the median (median 0.83 g).
How many carbs are in Breakfast Essentials?
Breakfast Essentials has 75 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 52.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Breakfast Essentials?
Breakfast Essentials contains 1.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Breakfast Essentials contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (241% DV), iodine (115% DV), Vitamin D (97% DV), Vitamin K (81% DV) and manganese (72% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Breakfast Essentials?
100 g contains 250 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 10, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2757664. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 23, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0050000609307. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 10, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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