Branded Food · Nestle USA Inc.

Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 649860, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 20g serving, sourced verbatim.

60
Caloriesmoderate density
5.0g
Proteingood source · 10% DV
12.0g
Carbslow · 4% DV
0.5g
Fatlow · 1% DV
60 calories per 20g serving

Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate contains 60 calories per 20g serving according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 5.0g of protein, 0.5g of fat, and 12.0g of carbohydrates per serving. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 85% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate is a protein standout, richer in protein than 85% of USDA whole foods.

25.0g
protein per 100g
Top 15%
protein vs USDA whole foods
300
calories per 100g
20.0g
fiber per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate by Nestle USA Inc. contains 60 calories per 20g serving (300 kcal per 100g USDA basis), according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 5.0g of protein, 0.5g of fat, and 12.0g of carbohydrates per 20g serving. Dietary fiber: 4.0g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values shown match the FDA-format Nutrition Label, computed per serving from USDA per-100g amounts via the manufacturer-declared serving size. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

💪 High Protein 🌾 Good Fiber Source ❤️ Low Fat

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate is catalogued there as FDC ID 649860, a branded food entry from Nestle USA Inc.. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. The Nutrition Label below shows the per-serving values that match the package; the per-100 g basis is noted where the two differ.

By the per-100g standardization, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate reads as high protein, good fiber source, low fat within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.

At 14% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Notable micronutrients include Iron, Fe (125% DV), Calcium, Ca (96% DV), Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units (63% DV), and Potassium, K (32% DV).

Allergen indicators

Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:

  • Milk

Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 20g Amount per serving Calories 60 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0.5g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 5mg 2% Sodium 60mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 7g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 5g Vitamin D 100mcg 500% Calcium 250mg 19% Iron 5mg 25% Potassium 300mg 6% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 20g serving · 300 kcal per 100g basis

Macro Breakdown

60
Calories per 20g serving
300 kcal per 100g (USDA basis)

60 kcal = 3% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%3of 2,000 kcal
60 kcal = 3% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 5.0gF: 0.5gC: 12.0g
5.0g
Protein
10% DV
0.5g
Total Fat
1% DV
12.0g
Carbs
4% DV
4.0g
Fiber
14% DV
7.0g
Sugar
no FDA DV
60mg
Sodium
3% DV

Values shown per 20g serving, match the FDA Nutrition Label panel. USDA stores the raw amounts per 100g; this page applies the manufacturer-declared serving size to render the on-package values.

Where Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate ranks on protein

Its 25.0g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

25 Top 15% higher than 85% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Below this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Below this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Below this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). This entry sits in this band. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 60.0 G
22%
Energy 300 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 20.0 G
71%
Protein 25.0 G
50%
Total Sugars 35.0 G
Total lipid (fat) 2.5 G
3%

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Niacin 25 MG
Pantothenic acid 10 MG
Riboflavin 1 MG
Thiamin 2 MG
Vitamin B-12 3.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 2 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 420 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 100.0 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 1250 MG
96%
Iron, Fe 23 MG
125%
Potassium, K 1500 MG
32%
Sodium, Na 300 MG
13%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units 500 IU
63%
Copper, Cu 3 MG
Iodine, I 112.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 500 MG
Manganese, Mn 2 MG
Phosphorus, P 1250 MG
Vitamin A, IU 3750 IU
Zinc, Zn 15 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 25 MG
8%
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.00 G
0%

Key takeaways

  • Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate delivers 5.0g of protein per 100g, more than 85% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 60 calories per 100g.
  • Its standout micronutrient is iron, fe, at 125% of the Daily Value per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, good fiber source, low fat patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate? ▼
Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate contains 60 calories per 20g serving (300 cal per 100g basis, USDA storage). It has 5.0g of protein, 0.5g of fat, and 12.0g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate? ▼
Per 20g serving, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate has 5.0g protein (33% of calories), 0.5g fat, and 12.0g carbs. Fiber: 4.0g. Sugar: 7.0g.
How much sodium is in Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate? ▼
Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate contains 60mg of sodium per 20g serving, which is 3% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate high in fiber? ▼
Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate contains 4.0g of dietary fiber per 20g serving, which is 14% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate keto-friendly? ▼
Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate has 12.0g of carbs per 20g serving (80% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate good for a diet? ▼
Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate has 60 calories per 20g serving. This is relatively low in calories. Fat content: 0.5g. Contains 4.0g fiber which aids digestion.
What vitamins and minerals are in Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate? ▼
Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate is notably rich in Iron, Fe (125% DV), Calcium, Ca (96% DV), Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units (63% DV). Daily-value percentages are computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis as published in FoodData Central.
How does Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate compare to other foods? ▼
Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Light Start, Rich Milk Chocolate Powder Drink Mix, Rich Milk Chocolate provides 60 calories and 5.0g protein per 20g serving. That is 12 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 649860) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

How serving-size math works on this page: USDA stores all nutrient amounts on a per-100g basis for consistency across the catalog. Because the manufacturer declared a 20g serving for this product, the headline values (calories, macros) are multiplied by 20/100 = 0.200 to render the same values you would read on the FDA Nutrition Facts panel. The page surfaces both bases for full transparency.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

All federal data sources used on this page

Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.