Instant Breakfast Essentials Complete Nutritional Drink Dark Chocolate

Carnation - Instant Breakfast Essentials Complete Nutritional Drink Dark Chocolate has a high-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 72.19g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 13.89 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 12.5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also very high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Ideally consumed as a Beverage.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Carnation - Instant Breakfast Essentials Complete Nutritional Drink Dark Chocolate has been given a composite ranking of 75, and in moderation.