Carnation Breakfast Essentials
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Carnation Breakfast Essentials by Carnation scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Carnation Breakfast Essentials by Carnation provides 220 calories, 15.0g protein, 6.0g fat, and 28.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 6.8g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Energy health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 15.0g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (1.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sodium content (210000mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠Contains 8 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Carnation Breakfast Essentials by Carnation is a lower-calorie option in the cereals category at 220 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 406.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 220 kcal per 100g (category avg: 406)
- •Protein: 15.0g per 100g (category avg: 10.5g)
- •Sugars: 12.0g per 100g (category avg: 20.7g)
- •Fiber: 3.0g per 100g (category avg: 8.1g)
- •Saturated fat: 1.0g per 100g
- •Sodium: 210000mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 210000mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 420000mg — roughly 18261% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Carnation Breakfast Essentials doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cereals category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
water, glucose syrup, milk protein concentrate, sugar, canola oil, soy protein isolate, cocoa processed with alkali, corn oil, fructooligosaccharides, inulin from chicory, salt, cellulose gel and gum, natural flavor, carrageenan, stevia leaf extract, potassium citrate, magnesium chloride, calcium phosphate, magnesium phosphate, sodium ascorbate, choline bitartrate, potassium chloride, dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate, ferric pyrophosphate, niacinamide, zinc sulfate, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, thiamine hydrochloride, copper sulfate, vitamin a palmitate, folic acid, potassium iodide, vitamin k1, sodium molybdate, biotin, chromium chloride, vitamin d3, sodium selenite, vitamin b12