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Nutritional Drink
Nutritional Drink by Carnation Breakfast Essentials provides 101 kcal per 100 ml, with 4.6 g of sugars and 4.2 g of protein. That is 58% 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 carton (237 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 101 kcal | 240 kcal | 88 +15% | |
| Total fat | 2.5 g | 6 g | 8% | 1.9 +31% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 1 g | 5% | 1.1 −61% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.2 g | 36 g | 13% | 12.9 +18% |
| Total sugars | 4.6 g | 11 g | 11 −58% | |
| Added sugars | 4.6 g | 11 g | 22% | 4.8 |
| 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 22486 Beverages products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, corn syrup, sugar, milk protein concentrate and less than 2% of vegetable oil (canola, high oleic sunflower, corn), cocoa processed with alkali, soy protein isolate, potassium citrate, magnesium phosphate, potassium citrate, magnesium phosphate, potassium chloride, salt, cellulose gel, calcium carbonate, sodium ascorbate (vitamin c), soy lecithin, choline bitartrate, calcium phosphate, alpha-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e), ascorbic acid (vitamin c), carrageenan, cellulose gum, purified stevia leaf extract (sweetener), ferric pyrophosphate (iron), natural and artificial flavor, zinc sulfate, potassium hydroxide, 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 9
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 carton (237 ml)
- Labels & certifications
- KosherOrthodox Union Kosher
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0050000415168
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Nutritional Drink?
Nutritional Drink contains 101 kcal per 100 ml and about 240 kcal per serving (1 carton (237 ml)).
How much sugar is in Nutritional Drink?
Nutritional Drink has 4.6 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is 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 Nutritional Drink vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does 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 June 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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