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Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

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396 kcal Calories

100%

50.0 g Protein

22.0 g Carbs

15%

12.0 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 54/100

How many beneficial nutrients Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

396 kcal / serving

22% from carbs

Carbs 22%

22.0 g per serving
Fat 27%

12.0 g per serving
Protein 51%

50.0 g per serving

What Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin B12175% Pantothenic Acid (B5)160% Copper156% Vitamin A (RAE)117% Protein100% Riboflavin (B2)92% Calcium92% Zinc91% Niacin (B3)88% Thiamin (B1)83% Potassium18% Choline15%

Full nutrition breakdown

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Moderate
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Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	22.0 g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.0 g	7%
Total Sugars	4.0 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	12.0 g	15%
Saturated Fat	1.1 g	5%
Monounsaturated Fat	8.5 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.2 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	43.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	1,196.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	435.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	653.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	8,148.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	217.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	109.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	1,196.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	50.0 g	100%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	1,050.0 mcg	117%
Vitamin C	42.0 mg	47%
Vitamin D	7.0 mcg	35%
Vitamin E	9.5 mg	63%
Vitamin K	0.5 mcg	0%
Thiamin (B1)	1.0 mg	83%
Riboflavin (B2)	1.2 mg	92%
Niacin (B3)	14.0 mg	88%
Vitamin B6	1.4 mg	82%
Folate (B9)	280.0 mcg	70%
Vitamin B12	4.2 mcg	175%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	8.0 mg	160%
Choline	81.6 mg	15%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	1,200.0 mg	92%
Iron	12.0 mg	67%
Magnesium	280.0 mg	67%
Phosphorus	700.0 mg	56%
Potassium	840.0 mg	18%
Sodium	250.0 mg	11%
Zinc	10.0 mg	91%
Copper	1.4 mg	156%
Selenium	33.8 mcg	61%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	10.0 mg	3%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	4.0 g	—

About Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder

Muscle Milk Light is a milk-based protein supplement powder, mixed with water or milk into a shake. It is built around milk proteins — casein and whey — with added vitamins and minerals, and is aimed at people looking to boost their protein intake around workouts or between meals.

The values here are for the dry powder, which is very protein-dense: per 100 grams it carries about 50 grams of protein and 396 calories, with 12 grams of fat and only 4 grams of sugar, plus a large amount of calcium and potassium. A real serving is a scoop or two — roughly 35 grams — so a prepared shake typically delivers somewhere in the region of 18 to 25 grams of protein.

As a convenient protein source it is genuinely useful, especially for athletes or anyone who struggles to hit their protein target. That said, whole foods like milk, yogurt, eggs and meat cover the same need for most people, so a supplement is best seen as a convenience rather than a requirement.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder?

There are 396 calories in 100 g of Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder, or about 198 calories in 2 scoop (50 g).

How much protein is in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder?

Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder contains 50.0 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder?

Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder has 22.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder?

Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder provides 12.0 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder a good source of?

Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (175% DV), Pantothenic Acid (B5) (160% DV), Copper (156% DV), Vitamin A (RAE) (117% DV), Protein (100% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (92% DV) and a good source of Potassium and Choline (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.