Nutritional powder mix, protein, light, NFS: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Dried or dry Nuts and Seeds
Nutritional powder mix, protein, light, NFS contains 396 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (4 g) provides about 16 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from protein, with 27% from fat and 22% from carbohydrates (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 175% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 156% of the Daily Value for copper and 119% 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 | 396 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol C | 10 mg | 3% |
| Sodium C | 250 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 22 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 4 g | |
| Protein C | 50 g | 100% |
| Vitamin A C | 1,050 µg | 117% |
| Vitamin C C | 42 mg | 47% |
| Vitamin D C | 7 µg | 35% |
| Vitamin E C | 9.5 mg | 63% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.5 µg | 0.4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 1 mg | 83% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 1.2 mg | 92% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 14 mg | 88% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 1.4 mg | 82% |
| Folate (B9) C | 476 µg | 119% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 4.2 µg | 175% |
| Choline C | 81.6 mg | 15% |
| Calcium C | 1,200 mg | 92% |
| Iron C | 12 mg | 67% |
| Magnesium C | 280 mg | 67% |
| Phosphorus C | 700 mg | 56% |
| Potassium C | 840 mg | 18% |
| Zinc C | 10 mg | 91% |
| Copper C | 1.4 mg | 156% |
| Selenium C | 33.8 µg | 61% |
% 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 51%
- Carbohydrates 22%
- Fat 27%
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
- Sugars4 gbelow the median for protein and nutritional powders (median 5.7 g)
- Fat12 gin the top quarter of protein and nutritional powders (median 5.6 g)
- Sodium250 mgin the lowest quarter of protein and nutritional powders (median 385 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water12 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 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 | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.44 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.65 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 8.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.043 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.11 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 | 1,050 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 12 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 280 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 9.5 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 4.2 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, sugar free (Carnation Instant Breakfast) Dried or dry | 358 | 35.8 g | 41 g | 5.1 g |
| 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, 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 (Muscle Milk) Dried or dry | 411 | 45.7 g | 18.5 g | 17.1 g |
| Nutritional powder mix (Isopure) Dried or dry | 359 | 58.1 g | 29.1 g | 1.2 g |
| Seeds, cottonseed meal, partially defatted (glandless) | 367 | 49.1 g | 38.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted | 382 | 40.3 g | 35.1 g | 11.9 g |
| Seeds, sesame flour, low-fat | 333 | 50.1 g | 35.5 g | 1.8 g |
| Seeds, cottonseed flour, low fat (glandless) | 332 | 49.8 g | 36.1 g | 1.4 g |
| Seeds, sunflower seed flour, partially defatted | 326 | 48.1 g | 35.8 g | 1.6 g |
| Seeds, cottonseed flour, partially defatted (glandless) | 359 | 41 g | 40.5 g | 6.2 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 396 kcal. 1 tablespoon (4 g): about 16 kcal. 1 scoop/packet Beneprotein (7 g): about 28 kcal. 1 scoop, NFS (8 g): about 32 kcal.
Is dried or dry nutritional powder mix high in protein?
Dried or dry nutritional powder mix contains 50 g of protein per 100 g (100% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in 1 tablespoon (4 g). About 51% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in dried or dry nutritional powder mix?
Dried or dry nutritional powder mix has 22 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry nutritional powder mix?
Dried or dry nutritional powder mix contains 12 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.1 g is saturated (5% 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 B12 (175% DV), copper (156% DV), Folate (B9) (119% DV), Vitamin A (117% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (92% 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 250 mg of sodium, 11% 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 2710744. 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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