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Nutritional Profile of Carnation Instant Breakfast (Nutritional Drink Mix, Sugar Free, Powder)
We got 51 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Carnation Instant Breakfast (Nutritional Drink Mix, Sugar Free, Powder).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 25) for two nutrients.
These are
- Theobromine (Other Micronutrients)
- Vitamin E (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for 18 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Niacin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Caffeine (Other Micronutrients)
- Choline (Other Micronutrients)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes) shows that it ranks first-class (Top 10) for 22 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Caffeine (Other Micronutrients)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
- Theobromine (Other Micronutrients)
- Vitamin C (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for two additional nutrients:
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Phylloquinone (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Carnation Instant Breakfast (Nutritional Drink Mix, Sugar Free, Powder)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Carnation Instant Breakfast (Nutritional Drink Mix, Sugar Free, Powder)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Carnation Instant Breakfast (Nutritional Drink Mix, Sugar Free, Powder)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Carnation Instant Breakfast (Nutritional Drink Mix, Sugar Free, Powder)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Carnation Instant Breakfast (Nutritional Drink Mix, Sugar Free, Powder)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Carnation Instant Breakfast (Nutritional Drink Mix, Sugar Free, Powder)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Carnation Instant Breakfast (Nutritional Drink Mix, Sugar Free, Powder)
In food category: Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 41 g | 11.6 g | 55 | 627 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2 g | 567 mg | 41 | 235 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 39 g | 11.1 g | 4 | 270 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 1.2 g | 337.4 mg | 593 | 1842 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1 g | 292 mg | 437 | 1512 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 2.2 g | 612.3 mg | 370 | 1407 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 5.1 g | 1.4 g | 467 | 1238 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 36 mg | 10.2 mg | 178 | 422 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 189 | 513 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 143 | 349 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 111 | 395 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 239 | 700 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 85 mg | 24.1 mg | 439 | 1065 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 1.1 g | 311.8 mg | 287 | 1254 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 841 mg | 238.4 mg | 155 | 854 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 1.2 g | 326 mg | 559 | 1814 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 31 mg | 8.8 mg | 322 | 952 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 911 mg | 258.3 mg | 446 | 1493 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 114 mg | 32.3 mg | 357 | 842 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 35.8 g | 10.1 g | 10 | 77 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 850 µg | 241 µg | 2 | 66 |
| Folate, total | 500 µg | 141.7 µg | 2 | 78 |
| Folic Acid | 500 µg | 141.7 µg | 2 | 62 |
| Niacin | 25.6 mg | 7.3 mg | 4 | 28 |
| Riboflavin | 350 µg | 99.2 µg | 39 | 461 |
| Thiamin | 1.5 mg | 425.2 µg | 3 | 64 |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.1 µg | 0.9 µg | 26 | 418 |
| Vitamin B12, added | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 7 | 82 |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 567 µg | 4 | 65 |
| Vitamin C | 138 mg | 39.1 mg | 1 | 46 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 16.9 mg | 4.8 mg | 2 | 73 |
| beta-Carotene | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 477 | 1161 |
| Phylloquinone | 120 µg | 34 µg | 15 | 262 |
| Retinol | 2.7 mg | 762.6 µg | 4 | 43 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.7 mg | 762.6 µg | 4 | 49 |
| Vitamin E | 16.9 mg | 4.8 mg | 2 | 17 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 500 mg | 141.7 mg | 11 | 147 |
| Copper, Cu | 2.6 mg | 737.1 µg | 6 | 53 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.3 mg | 652 µg | 75 | 691 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 410 mg | 116.2 mg | 3 | 26 |
| Phosphorus, P | 500 mg | 141.7 mg | 9 | 182 |
| Potassium, K | 1.7 g | 481.9 mg | 1 | 66 |
| Selenium, Se | 21.8 µg | 6.2 µg | 123 | 473 |
| Sodium, Na | 717 mg | 203.3 mg | 76 | 432 |
| Zinc, Zn | 15.4 mg | 4.4 mg | 5 | 46 |
| Other Micronutrients (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Caffeine | 52 mg | 14.7 mg | 1 | 30 |
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 97 | 337 |
| Choline | 267 mg | 75.7 mg | 5 | 42 |
| Theobromine | 608 mg | 172.4 mg | 1 | 10 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 7.4 g | 2.1 g | 636 | 2293 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 358 kcal | 101.5 kcal | 27 | 330 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Carnation Instant Breakfast (Nutritional Drink Mix, Sugar Free, Powder)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Tablespoon | 5.6 g | 0.2 oz |
| 1 Envelope | 20.0 g | 0.7 oz |
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| Carnation Instant Breakfast | No of Nutrients |
(Regular, Nutritional Drink Mix, Powder) | 50 |
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