Carnation breakfast essentials, complete nutrition drink mix, dark chocolate
Carnation breakfast essentials, complete nutrition drink mix, dark chocolate provides 361 kcal per 100 ml, with 50 g of sugars and 13.9 g of protein. That is 353% more 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: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 ml
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds for drinks.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Packet (36 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 361 kcal | 130 kcal | 88 +310% | |
| Total fat | 2.8 g | 1 g | 1% | 1.9 +44% |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 0.5 g | 3% | 1.1 +29% |
| Carbohydrates | 72.2 g | 26 g | 9% | 12.9 +460% |
| Total sugars | 50 g | 18 g | 11 +353% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.8 g | 1 g | 4% | 0.8 +256% |
| Protein | 13.9 g | 5 g | 10% | 2.9 +384% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.2 g | 0.3 +144% |
*% 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
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Nonfat milk, sugar, maltodextrin, cocoa (processed with alkali), lactose and 2% or less of dicalcium phosphate, soy lecithin, caramel color, natural and artificial flavors, magnesium hydroxide, sodium ascorbate (vitamin c), carrageenan, modified cornstarch, ferric orthophosphate (iron source), alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e), niacinamide, 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.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Packet (36 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0050000722501
Prices reported by shoppers
Loading prices…
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Carnation breakfast essentials, complete nutrition drink mix, dark chocolate?
Carnation breakfast essentials, complete nutrition drink mix, dark chocolate contains 361 kcal per 100 ml and about 130 kcal per serving (1 Packet (36 ml)).
How much sugar is in Carnation breakfast essentials, complete nutrition drink mix, dark chocolate?
Carnation breakfast essentials, complete nutrition drink mix, dark chocolate has 50 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Carnation breakfast essentials, complete nutrition drink mix, dark chocolate 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 Carnation breakfast essentials, complete nutrition drink mix, dark chocolate vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Carnation breakfast essentials, complete nutrition drink mix, dark chocolate contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
Reviews
Compare & rankings
Healthier alternatives
Best in category →Same category, meaningfully better on at least one measure and no worse on the others. Each card shows what improves.
a NOVA 1 
b NOVA 1 
b NOVA 1 
b NOVA 1 More beverages
View all →
b NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4
a NOVA 1 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4