Original Light
Packaged product Beverages Ovaltine
Original Light contains 424 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 25 g (25 g) provides about 106 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 23% from fat and 10% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in beverages on FoodFactly, where the median is 56 kcal per 100 g across 45,481 products.
100 g provides 120% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5), 89% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 80% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 424 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 10.8 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat L | 6.8 g | 34% |
| Sodium L | 628 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 69.2 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Total sugars L | 35.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 7.8 g | 16% |
| Protein L | 10.8 g | 22% |
| Vitamin C L | 80 mg | 89% |
| Vitamin E L | 12 mg | 80% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 6 mg | 120% |
| Calcium L | 432 mg | 33% |
| Iron L | 14 mg | 78% |
| Magnesium L | 120 mg | 29% |
% 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 66%
- Fat 23%
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
- Protein10.8 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0.6 g)
- Fiber2.4 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0 g)
- Sugars35.6 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 4.8 g)
- Fat10.8 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0.1 g)
- Saturated fat6.8 gin the top quarter of beverages (median 0.1 g)
- Sodium628 mgin the top quarter of beverages (median 32 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Ovaltine
- Barcode
- 7612100015636
- Quantity
- 1 x 300g
- Label serving
- 25 g
- Category
- petit déjeuné
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Condensed skimmed MILK, BARLEY malt extract 46%, glucose syrup, vegetable oils (coconut, rapeseed), fat-reduced cocoa powder¹ 6%, salt, minerals (dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, ferric pyrophosphate), stabilisers (E452(1), E340(i), MILK protein, vitamins (E, C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, B6, folic acid, B12, biotin, pantothenic acid), emulsifier (E471), sweetener (acesulfame K), anti-caking agent (551). Rainforest Alliance Certified. Find out more: ra.org
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: MilkGlucose syrupSaltCoconut oilRapeseed (canola) oil
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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 Original Light?
100 g of Original Light has 424 kcal. Serving, 25 g (25 g): about 106 kcal.
Is Original Light high in protein?
Original Light contains 10.8 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.7 g in serving, 25 g (25 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beverages, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.6 g).
How many carbs are in Original Light?
Original Light has 69.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.4 g of fiber and 35.6 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Original Light?
Original Light contains 10.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.8 g is saturated (34% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Original Light contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Pantothenic acid (B5) (120% DV), Vitamin C (89% DV), Vitamin E (80% DV), iron (78% DV) and calcium (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Original Light?
100 g contains 628 mg of sodium, 27% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 19, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 7612100015636. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 19, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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