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BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS Classic French Vanilla Nutritional Drink
BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS Classic French Vanilla Nutritional Drink by Carnation provides 101 kcal per 100 ml, with 6.3 g of sugars and 4.2 g of protein. That is 43% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Beverages category. Contains: milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 bottle (237 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 101 kcal | 240 kcal | 88 +15% | |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 4 g | 5% | 1.9 −12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 1 g | 5% | 1.1 −61% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.3 g | 41 g | 15% | 12.9 +34% |
| Total sugars | 6.3 g | 15 g | 11 −43% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.8 −100% |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 10 g | 20% | 2.9 +47% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.4 g | 0.3 −34% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 22479 Beverages products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other beverages
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Ingredients
Water, corn syrup, milk protein concentrate, sugar and less than 2% of vegetable oil (canola, high oleic sunflower, corn), soy protein isolate, magnesium phosphate, potassium citrate, potassium chloride, salt, cellulose gel, calcium carbonate, soy lecithin, sodium ascorbate (vitamin c), choline bitarate, natural and artificial flavor, alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e), potassium hydroxide, calcium phosphate, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), carrageenan, cellulose gum, purified stevia leaf extract (sweetener), ferrous sulfate (iron), zinc sulfate, vitamin a palmitate, niacinamide, vitamin d3, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), thiamine hydrochloride, beta carotene, riboflavin, folic acid, biotin, potassium iodide, vitamin k1, vitamin b12.
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 bottle (237 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0050000415687
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS Classic French Vanilla Nutritional Drink?
BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS Classic French Vanilla Nutritional Drink contains 101 kcal per 100 ml and about 240 kcal per serving (1 bottle (237 ml)).
How much sugar is in BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS Classic French Vanilla Nutritional Drink?
BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS Classic French Vanilla Nutritional Drink has 6.3 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS Classic French Vanilla Nutritional Drink healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS Classic French Vanilla Nutritional Drink vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS Classic French Vanilla Nutritional Drink contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 22, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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