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CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS® Light Start™ Powder

CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS® Light Start™ Powder

Mix Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix with 1 cup skim milk for a nutrient-packed drink that provides 13 g high-quality protein to help build muscle and 150 nutrient-rich calories with 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!

  • Mix powder with 8 fl oz skim milk for a delicious nutritional drink with 150 calories
  • 13 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
  • For smoothie ideas and easy breakfast recipes visit www.CarnationBreakfastEssentials.com

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start Nutritional Powder Drink Mix Rich Milk Chocolate
kcal/mL 0.6
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein 35%
Carbohydrate 59%
Fat 6%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq) 8
Calcium (mEq) 25
Potassium (mEq) 17
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
  • Supplemental nutrition
  • Weight maintenance

Important Notes:

This product is not intended as a sole source of nutrition.
Nutritionally appropriate for ages 4 years and older, including teens and adults.

  • Kosher
  • Nonfat Milk
  • Cocoa Processed With Alkali
  • Nonfat Milk
  • Maltodextrin
  • Lactose
  • Inulin
NONFAT MILK, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, INULIN (FROM CHICORY), VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡, LACTOSE, AND LESS THAN 2% OF SOY LECITHIN, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL FLAVOR, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE

‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C), CHOLINE BITARTRATE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), FERRIC PHOSPHATE (IRON), NIACINAMIDE, MANGANESE SULFATE, COPPER GLUCONATE, ZINC OXIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN K1, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, VITAMIN D3, BIOTIN

By Nature:
Milk, Soy

Cross Contact:
Wheat

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix Rich Milk Chocolate 8 x 0.705 oz
HCPCS Code
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 10050000540423
Each UPC 00050000540426
Product Code 12494541

Protein Source

  • Nonfat Milk

Fat Source

  • Cocoa Processed With Alkali

Carbohydrate Source

  • Nonfat Milk
  • Maltodextrin
  • Lactose

Fiber Source

  • Inulin
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Supplemental nutrition
  • Weight maintenance

Important Notes:

This product is not intended as a sole source of nutrition. Nutritionally appropriate for ages 4 years and older, including teens and adults.

  • Kosher

NONFAT MILK, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, INULIN (FROM CHICORY), VITAMINS AND MINERALS‡, LACTOSE, AND LESS THAN 2% OF SOY LECITHIN, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL FLAVOR, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE

‡VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C), CHOLINE BITARTRATE, DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), FERRIC PHOSPHATE (IRON), NIACINAMIDE, MANGANESE SULFATE, COPPER GLUCONATE, ZINC OXIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN K1, CHROMIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM MOLYBDATE, VITAMIN D3, BIOTIN

By Nature: Milk, Soy

Cross Contact: Wheat

Carnation Breakfast Essentials® Light Start® Nutritional Powder Drink Mix Rich Milk Chocolate 8 x 0.705 oz
HCPCS Code
NDC-Format Number
Case UPC 10050000540423
Each UPC 00050000540426
Product Code 12494541

Notes & Disclaimers for Key Benefits (Healthcare Professionals)

  • *When prepared as directed with 1 cup skim milk