Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

46 kcal

Protein

4.0 g

Carbs

4.9 g

Fat

1.5 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

154 mg

15% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

74 mg

3% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

166 mg

8% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Moderate for CKD

Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate is acceptable in moderate portions. Keep an eye on your daily totals — pair it with low-mineral foods to stay within the recommended 1,000mg phosphorus, 2,300mg sodium, and 2,000mg potassium daily limits.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

USDA Branded (fdc_id: 2124993) · Nestle USA Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate safe for people with kidney disease?

Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 154.0mg phosphorus, 74.0mg sodium, and 166.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, moderate portions are usually fine, but watch your daily totals. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate?

A 100.0g serving of Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate contains 154mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 15% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate?

Per 100.0g serving, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate provides 74mg of sodium — about 3% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate?

Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate contains 166mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 8% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Complete Nutritional Drink, Rich Milk Chocolate is rated Moderate (Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD), dialysis patients should eat smaller portions and monitor their weekly intake. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.

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