Optimum Nutrition - Protein Chocolate has a average-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 60 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.
On top of that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low 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.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 87, for Optimum Nutrition - Protein Chocolate, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 89% | |
Calories from Fat | 3% | |
Calories from Carbs | 7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 2500 IU | 50% | ||
Vitamin C | 60 mg | 100% | ||
Vitamin E | 20 mg | 66.7% | ||
Thiamin | 0.75 mg | 50% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.85 mg | 50% | ||
Niacin | 10 mg | 50% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 50% | ||
Folic Acid | 140 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 3 mcg | 50% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 5 mg | 50% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 5 g | 1.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 60 g | 120% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 1 g | 1.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2.5% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 Calories from Fat 10
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1 g 1.5%
Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 20 mg 6.7%
Sodium 250 mg 10.4%
Total Carbohydrates 5 g 1.7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 1 g
Protein 60 g 120%
Vitamin A 50% Vitamin C 100%
Calcium 25% Iron 6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 170
Protein 11 g | Carbs 29 g | Fat 3 g
Per 100g | Calories 30
Protein 0 g | Carbs 3 g | Fat 2 g
Per 100g | Calories 190
Protein 3 g | Carbs 21 g | Fat 13 g
Per 100g | Calories 360
Protein 3 g | Carbs 30 g | Fat 25 g
Per 100g | Calories 375
Protein 15.1 g | Carbs 75.7 g | Fat 1.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 190
Protein 10 g | Carbs 35 g | Fat 6 g