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Horlicks
Instant Malted Food Drink
Horlicks by Horlicks provides 361 kcal per 100 g, with 46.4 g of sugars and 13.1 g of protein. That is 224% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sweetened beverages category and comes in a 500g pack. Contains: gluten, milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 32g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 361 kcal | 116 kcal | 69 +425% | |
| Total fat | 1.8 g | 0.6 g | 1% | 0.5 +235% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 0.3 g | 2% | 0.3 +196% |
| Carbohydrates | 74.3 g | 23.8 g | 9% | 15.3 +386% |
| Total sugars | 46.4 g | 14.8 g | 14.3 +224% | |
| Added sugars | 6.1 g | 1.9 g | 4% | 14.2 −57% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.9 g | 0.6 g | 2% | 0.5 +284% |
| Protein | 13.1 g | 4.2 g | 8% | 0.7 +1866% |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.4 g | 0.1 +866% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 11653 Sweetened beverages products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other sweetened beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
_Wheat_ 33% (Wheat Flour and Malted Wheat), Dried Skimmed _Milk_, Malted _Barley_ 19%, Dried Whey (_Milk_), Sugar, Calcium Carbonate, Palm Oil, Anti-caking Agent (E551) Salt, Stabilisers (Guar Gum, E466), Vitamin Mix (Vitamin C, Niacin, Vitamin E, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12), Ferric Pyrophosphate, Zinc Oxide.
- Allergens
- GlutenMilk
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500g
- Serving size
- 32g
- Labels & certifications
- No artificial flavorsNo artificial preservativesNo artificial sweetenersNo artificial colorsNo artificial colours or flavours
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5060113917676
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Horlicks?
Horlicks contains 361 kcal per 100 g and about 116 kcal per serving (32g).
How much sugar is in Horlicks?
Horlicks has 46.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Horlicks healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Horlicks vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Horlicks contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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