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CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS® High Protein Ready to Drink

CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS® High Protein Ready to Drink

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Drinks are packed with 15 g high-quality protein to help build muscle, 220 nutrient-rich calories and 21 vitamins and minerals including vitamins C & D, key nutrients for immune support. Enjoy at home or on-the-go, for breakfast or between meals!

  • Protein-packed, delicious nutritional drink with 220 nutrient-rich calories per 8 fl oz serving
  • 15 g protein to support growth, and help build and maintain muscle
  • 21 vitamins and minerals, including calcium and vitamin D to help build strong bones
  • Excellent source of vitamins C and D, key nutrients for immune support
  • Great at home or on-the-go, for breakfast or between meals

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Drink Rich Milk Chocolate
kcal/mL 0.9
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein 27%
Carbohydrate 49%
Fat 24%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq) 9
Calcium (mEq) 18
Potassium (mEq) 12
Chloride (mEq) 8
NPC:N Ratio
MCT:LCT Ratio
n6:n3 Ratio
Free Water (%)
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water) 450
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Inadequate oral intake
  • General protein needs
  • Increased protein requirements

Important Notes:

Nutritionally appropriate for ages 9 years and older, including teens and adults.

  • Gluten-free
  • Suitable for lactose intolerance. Not for individuals with galactosemia.
  • Kosher
  • Milk Protein Concentrate
  • Soy Protein Isolate
  • Calcium Caseinate (Milk)
  • Sodium Caseinate (Milk)
  • Canola Oil
  • Glucose Syrup
  • Sugar
WATER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, AND LESS THAN 2% OF COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CALCIUM CASEINATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡, SALT, CELLULOSE GEL AND GUM, CARRAGEENAN, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR

‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: POTASSIUM CITRATE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CHOLINE BITARTRATE, ASCORBIC ACID, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FERRIC PYROPHOSPHATE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, 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

By Nature:
Milk, Soy

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Drink Rich Milk Chocolate 4 x 6 x 8 fl oz Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Drink Rich Milk Chocolate 1 x 12 x 8 fl oz
HCPCS Code B4150 B4150
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 00050000406968 00050000644988
Each UPC 00050000406944 00050000406944
Product Code 12458852 12458847
Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Drink Classic French Vanilla
kcal/mL 0.9
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein 27%
Carbohydrate 49%
Fat 24%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq) 9
Calcium (mEq) 18
Potassium (mEq) 10
Chloride (mEq) 8
NPC:N Ratio
MCT:LCT Ratio
n6:n3 Ratio
Free Water (%)
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water) 470
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Inadequate oral intake
  • General protein needs
  • Increased protein requirements

Important Notes:

Nutritionally appropriate for ages 9 years and older, including teens and adults.

  • Gluten-free
  • Suitable for lactose intolerance. Not for individuals with galactosemia.
  • Kosher
  • Milk Protein Concentrate
  • Soy Protein Isolate
  • Calcium Caseinate (Milk)
  • Sodium Caseinate (Milk)
  • Canola Oil
  • Glucose Syrup
  • Sugar
WATER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, AND LESS THAN 2% OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CALCIUM CASEINATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, CELLULOSE GEL AND GUM, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARRAGEENAN, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT

‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: POTASSIUM CITRATE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CHOLINE BITARTRATE, ASCORBIC ACID, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FERROUS SULFATE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, 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

By Nature:
Milk, Soy

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Drink Classic French Vanilla 4 x 6 x 8 fl oz Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Drink Classic French Vanilla 1 x 12 x 8 fl oz
HCPCS Code B4150 B4150
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 00050000407385 00050000404353
Each UPC 00050000407361 00050000407361
Product Code 12458851 12458845
Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Drink, Ready-to-Drink Creamy Strawberry
kcal/mL
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein
Carbohydrate
Fat
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq)
Calcium (mEq)
Potassium (mEq)
Chloride (mEq)
NPC:N Ratio
MCT:LCT Ratio
n6:n3 Ratio
Free Water (%)
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water)
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Inadequate oral intake
  • General protein needs
  • Increased protein requirements

Important Notes:

Nutritionally appropriate for ages 9 years and older, including teens and adults.

  • Gluten-free
  • Suitable for lactose intolerance. Not for individuals with galactosemia.
  • Kosher
WATER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, AND LESS THAN 2% OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡, SALT, CELLULOSE GEL AND GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARRAGEENAN, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT

‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: POTASSIUM CITRATE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CHOLINE BITARTRATE, ASCORBIC ACID, FERROUS SULFATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, 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

By Nature:
Milk, Soy

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Drink, Ready-to-Drink Creamy Strawberry 4 x 6 x 8 fl oz Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Drink, Ready-to-Drink Creamy Strawberry 1 x 12 x 8 fl oz
HCPCS Code
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 00050000259403 00050000216925
Each UPC 00050000730568 00050000730568
Product Code 12600939 12600939

Protein Source

  • Milk Protein Concentrate
  • Soy Protein Isolate
  • Calcium Caseinate (Milk)
  • Sodium Caseinate (Milk)

Fat Source

  • Canola Oil

Carbohydrate Source

  • Glucose Syrup
  • Sugar
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Inadequate oral intake
  • General protein needs
  • Increased protein requirements

Important Notes:

Nutritionally appropriate for ages 9 years and older, including teens and adults.

  • Gluten-free
  • Suitable for lactose intolerance. Not for individuals with galactosemia.
  • Kosher

WATER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, AND LESS THAN 2% OF COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CALCIUM CASEINATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡, SALT, CELLULOSE GEL AND GUM, CARRAGEENAN, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR

‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: POTASSIUM CITRATE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CHOLINE BITARTRATE, ASCORBIC ACID, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FERRIC PYROPHOSPHATE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, 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

By Nature: Milk, Soy

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Drink Rich Milk Chocolate 4 x 6 x 8 fl oz Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Drink Rich Milk Chocolate 1 x 12 x 8 fl oz
HCPCS Code B4150
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 00050000406968
Each UPC 00050000406944
Product Code 12458852
HCPCS Code B4150
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 00050000644988
Each UPC 00050000406944
Product Code 12458847

Protein Source

  • Milk Protein Concentrate
  • Soy Protein Isolate
  • Calcium Caseinate (Milk)
  • Sodium Caseinate (Milk)

Fat Source

  • Canola Oil

Carbohydrate Source

  • Glucose Syrup
  • Sugar
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Inadequate oral intake
  • General protein needs
  • Increased protein requirements

Important Notes:

Nutritionally appropriate for ages 9 years and older, including teens and adults.

  • Gluten-free
  • Suitable for lactose intolerance. Not for individuals with galactosemia.
  • Kosher

WATER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, AND LESS THAN 2% OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, CALCIUM CASEINATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, CELLULOSE GEL AND GUM, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARRAGEENAN, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT

‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: POTASSIUM CITRATE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CHOLINE BITARTRATE, ASCORBIC ACID, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FERROUS SULFATE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, 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

By Nature: Milk, Soy

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Drink Classic French Vanilla 4 x 6 x 8 fl oz Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Drink Classic French Vanilla 1 x 12 x 8 fl oz
HCPCS Code B4150
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 00050000407385
Each UPC 00050000407361
Product Code 12458851
HCPCS Code B4150
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 00050000404353
Each UPC 00050000407361
Product Code 12458845
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Inadequate oral intake
  • General protein needs
  • Increased protein requirements

Important Notes:

Nutritionally appropriate for ages 9 years and older, including teens and adults.

  • Gluten-free
  • Suitable for lactose intolerance. Not for individuals with galactosemia.
  • Kosher

WATER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, AND LESS THAN 2% OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡, SALT, CELLULOSE GEL AND GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARRAGEENAN, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT

‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: POTASSIUM CITRATE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CHOLINE BITARTRATE, ASCORBIC ACID, FERROUS SULFATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, 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

By Nature: Milk, Soy

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Drink, Ready-to-Drink Creamy Strawberry 4 x 6 x 8 fl oz Carnation Breakfast Essentials® High Protein Nutritional Drink, Ready-to-Drink Creamy Strawberry 1 x 12 x 8 fl oz
HCPCS Code
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 00050000259403
Each UPC 00050000730568
Product Code 12600939
HCPCS Code
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 00050000216925
Each UPC 00050000730568
Product Code 12600939