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Supports energy metabolism, pre-workout supplement
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Carnitine preworkout (10 g) has 1 calories. That works out to 10 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.1 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 10 g
1
KCAL / 10G
Carbs
0.1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 25% · Protein 75% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 10 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 3 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 5 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 7 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 20 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 30 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 50 g | 5 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 10 calories per 100 g.
Carnitine pre-workout is a supplement taken before exercise that contains carnitine. Carnitine helps transport fatty acids for energy use, but taking it does not guarantee an immediate boost in energy or workout performance.
Carnitine pre-workout does not reliably cause substantial or rapid fat loss on its own. Carnitine has a role in fat metabolism, but that does not mean supplementation automatically makes the body burn more fat or leads to weight loss.
There is no universally established number of minutes before exercise to take carnitine pre-workout. Follow the product’s directions; carnitine itself is not an instant stimulant like caffeine.
Carnitine is not caffeine, but some carnitine pre-workout formulas add caffeine. The ingredients vary by product, so the ingredient list and serving information are what establish whether a particular formula contains it.
Carnitine pre-workout can cause nausea, stomach discomfort, or diarrhea in some people, and carnitine may cause a fishy body odor. Other ingredients in the formula can also affect tolerance and cause additional effects.
Carnitine pre-workout should be used according to its label, and daily use is not necessary for everyone. If you combine it with other supplements, check for repeated ingredients or stimulants across the products.
Yes, carnitine pre-workout can be taken on an empty stomach, but it may upset some people’s stomachs. If that happens, taking it with food may feel more comfortable; follow the product’s own directions.
Generally, carnitine pre-workout can be taken with creatine; there is no basic incompatibility between them. Check whether the pre-workout already contains creatine or other ingredients you are also taking separately.
No. Carnitine pre-workout is a type of supplement, while L-carnitine is one form of carnitine that a formula may contain. A pre-workout can also include other ingredients, so its exact contents vary by product.
No, carnitine alone does not provide an immediate energy boost. A formula containing a stimulant such as caffeine may increase alertness temporarily, but that effect comes from the other ingredient, not the carnitine.
Vitamins
B12
0.05µg · 2% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Vitamin C
1mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Zinc
0.01mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.01mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.5mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.2mg · 0% DV
Sodium
1mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 1 calories in 1 serving (medium) (10 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Carnitine preworkout is a supplement taken before exercise, with carnitine as its defining ingredient; it is not a traditional dish or everyday food. Formulas and formats vary by brand, so check the product label rather than assuming every version has the same ingredients or taste.
People commonly take it before a workout, following the serving directions and pairing it with water. It is not tied to a particular meal or serving custom. Nutritionally, it is a low-calorie product with little carbohydrate; a typical serving is about 10 g. If you choose to include it in your routine, use the labelled serving and fit it around your usual meals rather than treating it as a substitute for food.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.