Muscle Milk - Light Nutritional Shake Chocolate Mint has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 14.02g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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. With 35.27 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 8.08 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. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.
Ideally consumed as a Beverage.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 90, for Muscle Milk - Light Nutritional Shake Chocolate Mint, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 51% | |
Calories from Fat | 29% | |
Calories from Carbs | 20% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1763.7 IU | 35.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin C | 21.3 mg | 35.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 1.7 IU | 0.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin E | 10.6 mg | 35.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.43 mg | 28.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Riboflavin | 0.85 mg | 50% | Top 30% | High |
Niacin | 7.2 mg | 36.1% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.85 mg | 42.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B12 | 2.1 mcg | 35.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Pantothenic Acid | 3.4 mg | 34% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 617.3 mg | 61.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 8.1 mg | 44.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 176.4 mg | 44.1% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 634.9 mg | 18.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 370.4 mg | 15.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 14 g | 4.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 5.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 35.3 g | 70.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.9 g | 13.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 12.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 Calories from Fat 46
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.1 g 7.8%
Saturated Fat 1.4 g 7.2%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%
Sodium 210 mg 8.8%
Total Carbohydrates 8 g 2.7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 2.9 g
Protein 20 g 40%
Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 20.2%
Calcium 35% Iron 25.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 318
Protein 15.3 g | Carbs 4.7 g | Fat 27.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 56
Protein 7.4 g | Carbs 9.3 g | Fat 0.37 g
Per 100g | Calories 88
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 14.7 g | Fat 1.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 115
Protein 2.1 g | Carbs 22.6 g | Fat 2.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 451
Protein 56.3 g | Carbs 16.9 g | Fat 16.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 387
Protein 26.7 g | Carbs 59.3 g | Fat 4.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 390
Protein 50 g | Carbs 22 g | Fat 12 g
Per 100g | Calories 394
Protein 37.9 g | Carbs 30.3 g | Fat 13.6 g