Nutritional drink or shake, ready-to-drink, NFS: Nutrition Facts
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Nutritional drink or shake, ready-to-drink, NFS contains 105 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 bottle, 8 fl oz (248 g) provides about 260 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 22% from fat and 14% 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 26% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 23% of the Daily Value for copper and 18% 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 | 105 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.42 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 84 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.9 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 9.7 g | |
| Protein C | 3.8 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A C | 158 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin C C | 12.7 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.1 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K C | 8.4 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.1 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 72 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.63 µg | 26% |
| Choline C | 32.4 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 127 mg | 10% |
| Iron C | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 42 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus C | 105 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 156 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.6 mg | 14% |
| 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 64%
- Fat 22%
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
- Protein3.8 gin the lowest quarter of nutritional beverages (median 5.2 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of nutritional beverages (median 0.4 g)
- Sugars9.7 gin the top quarter of nutritional beverages (median 8.3 g)
- Sodium84 mgin the top quarter of nutritional beverages (median 77 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water76.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.84 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.3 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 | 0.49 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.26 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.081 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.78 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 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 | 76.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 42 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0.6 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, ABBOTT, ENSURE, Nutritional Shake, Ready-to-Drink | 105 | 3.8 g | 16.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Milk shake, home recipe, flavors other than chocolate, light | 92 | 3.9 g | 13.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Beverages, chocolate drink, milk and soy based, ready to drink, fortified | 101 | 4.2 g | 17.3 g | 1.7 g |
| Beverages, chocolate syrup, prepared with whole milk | 90 | 3.1 g | 12.8 g | 3 g |
| Horchata, made with milk | 91 | 1.4 g | 19.6 g | 0.63 g |
| Beverages, milk beverage, reduced fat, flavored and sweetened, Ready-to-drink, added calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D | 77 | 3.1 g | 12.1 g | 1.8 g |
| Milk shake, home recipe, chocolate, light | 97 | 4 g | 12.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Beverages, coffee, ready to drink, milk based, sweetened | 71 | 2 g | 12.6 g | 1.4 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 105 kcal. 1 bottle, 8 fl oz (248 g): about 260 kcal. 1 fl oz (31 g): about 33 kcal. 1 cup (248 g): about 260 kcal.
How much protein is in nutritional drink or shake?
Nutritional drink or shake contains 3.8 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9.4 g in 1 bottle, 8 fl oz (248 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nutritional beverages, that is in the lowest quarter (median 5.2 g).
How many carbs are in nutritional drink or shake?
Nutritional drink or shake has 16.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 9.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in nutritional drink or shake?
Nutritional drink or shake contains 2.5 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 B12 (26% DV), copper (23% DV), Folate (B9) (18% DV), Vitamin A (18% DV) and zinc (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in nutritional drink or shake?
100 g contains 84 mg of sodium, 4% 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 2710725. 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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