Therapeutic nutrition
Therapeutic nutrition provides 177 kcal per 100 ml, with 3.5 g of sugars and 8 g of protein. That is 68% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C 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: 8 oza (240 ml)
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 177 kcal | 425 kcal | 88 +101% | |
| Total fat | 9.5 g | 22.7 g | 29% | 1.9 +392% |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 2 g | 10% | 1.1 −23% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.8 g | 37.9 g | 14% | 12.9 +23% |
| Total sugars | 3.5 g | 8.4 g | 11 −68% | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 2.9 g | 10% | 0.8 +53% |
| Protein | 8 g | 19.1 g | 38% | 2.9 +177% |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.6 g | 0.3 |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 22583 Beverages products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 18% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sodium
- 104 mg sodium per 100 ml (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 ml)
Checked against the per-100 ml thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other beverages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, corn syrup solids, caseinates (calcium, magnesium and sodium), high oleic safflower oil, canola oil, milk protein isolate, sugar (sucrose), corn maltodextrin, glycerine, short-chain fructooligosaccharides; less than 1.0% of: soy lecithin, natural and artificial flavors, calcium citrate, sodium citrate, potassium citrate, choline chloride, salt (sodium chloride), ascorbic acid, l-carnitine, taurine, zinc sulfate, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, ferrous sulfate, niacinamide, fd&c red #3, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, manganese sulfate, cupric sulfate, thiamine chloride hydrochloride, riboflavin, fd&c blue #1, vitamin a palmitate, magnesium phosphate, folic acid, chromium chloride, biotin, sodium molybdate, potassium iodide, sodium selenate, phylloquinone, cyanocobalamin and vitamin d3.
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3 in food on January 15, 2025. Products must be reformulated by January 15, 2027.
Blue 1 (E133) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans Red 3 (E127) in food sold in California from January 1, 2027.
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 3 (E127) and Blue 1 (E133) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, erythrosine (E127) is allowed only in cocktail cherries, candied cherries and bigarreaux cherries in syrup.
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 3, Blue 1.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 8 oza (240 ml)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0070074620930
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Therapeutic nutrition?
Therapeutic nutrition contains 177 kcal per 100 ml and about 425 kcal per serving (8 oza (240 ml)).
How much sugar is in Therapeutic nutrition?
Therapeutic nutrition has 3.5 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Therapeutic nutrition healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (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 Therapeutic nutrition vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Therapeutic nutrition contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Therapeutic nutrition contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 3 (E127) and Blue 1 (E133). FDA has revoked Red 3 for food, effective January 15, 2027; FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Blue 1 (E133) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bans Red 3 (E127) in food from January 1, 2027; California bars Blue 1 (E133) from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU allows erythrosine only in a few cherry products. Recipes change — 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.
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