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USDA FoodData Central lists malted drink mix, natural, dairy-based powder at 428 kcal per 100 g, about 90 kcal per 21 g serving (our calculation). We found no official source that says malted milk powder has specific health benefits, so whether it is good for you depends on how much you use and what else you eat.
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What is in malted milk powder?
USDA FoodData Central has an entry for malted drink mix, natural, powder, dairy based, and one for chocolate malted drink mix. The USDA serving is 21 g (3 heaping teaspoons or one envelope). Serving values are our calculation from the per-100 g figures.
| Per 100 g | Natural, dairy based | Chocolate |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 428 kcal | 411 kcal |
| Fat | 9.52 g | 4.76 g |
| Protein | 14.29 g | 5.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 71.21 g | 86.94 g |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 60 mg |
| Sodium | 405 mg | 190 mg |
For a 21 g serving of the natural powder that is about 90 kcal, 63 mg calcium and 85 mg sodium.
Is malted milk powder good for you?
We found no NIH, NHS or FDA page that lists health benefits of malted milk powder. It is a calorie-dense powder, mostly carbohydrate, so it is a flavoring or drink mix rather than a health food. People watching sugar, salt or calories should read the label, since brands differ. Ask a doctor or dietitian about special diets.
What is it used for?
The official sources we opened describe its nutrition, not recipes, so we do not give cooking uses here.
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Is malted milk powder good for you?
We found no official source listing health benefits. USDA shows about 428 kcal per 100 g for the natural dairy-based powder.
How many calories are in a serving of malted milk powder?
About 90 kcal for the 21 g USDA serving of natural malted drink mix (our calculation from 428 kcal per 100 g).
Does malted milk powder have calcium?
The natural dairy-based USDA entry has 298 mg per 100 g, about 63 mg per 21 g serving (our calculation).
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