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Supports energy metabolism
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (small) of Carnitine supplement (2 g) has 8 calories. That works out to 400 calories per 100 g. It contains 2 g of carbs, 0 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 teaspoon (small) · 2 g
8
KCAL / 2G
Carbs
2g
· 1% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% 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 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 8 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
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 teaspoon (small) | 2 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 2 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 2 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 3 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 5 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 6 g | 24 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 400 kcal |
Calculated from 400 calories per 100 g.
A carnitine supplement provides carnitine, a compound that helps transport fatty acids into cells for energy production. The body makes most of the carnitine it needs, so taking a supplement does not necessarily boost energy in healthy people.
A carnitine supplement is not a reliable stand-alone weight-loss aid. Although carnitine plays a role in using fat for energy, supplementation usually has only a limited effect on weight and cannot replace eating habits or physical activity.
A carnitine supplement does not reliably improve workout performance or endurance for most healthy people. Taking it immediately before exercise is not proven to produce a noticeable boost, and results can vary with health and carnitine status.
You do not have to take a carnitine supplement right before a workout; that timing has not been shown to guarantee better performance. Follow the product directions, and take it with food if it causes stomach discomfort.
The appropriate amount of a carnitine supplement depends on the product and reason for taking it. A typical serving listed here is one small teaspoon, about 2 g; treat that as serving information, not a personal dose recommendation.
A carnitine supplement can cause nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea, or a fish-like body odor. Stomach and intestinal effects may be more noticeable at higher amounts; stop taking it if you develop a troubling reaction.
A carnitine supplement may interact with some medicines, so it is not automatically safe to combine with every prescription. If you take warfarin or thyroid medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.
Daily use of a carnitine supplement has not been shown to benefit everyone, and long-term use may cause unwanted effects such as digestive upset or body odor. Follow the product directions rather than increasing the amount or duration on your own.
Being vegan does not automatically mean you need a carnitine supplement, because the body can make carnitine. Meat and dairy provide dietary carnitine, but healthy people do not necessarily need a supplement when they avoid those foods.
Acetyl-L-carnitine is a distinct form of carnitine with an acetyl group attached. The forms are used in different contexts, so do not assume that one can replace the other or that they have identical effects.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Calcium
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 8 calories in 1 teaspoon (small) (2 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.
A carnitine supplement provides carnitine, a compound found naturally in the body, and comes in forms such as powder, capsules or tablets. The nutrition table lists carbohydrates, with no protein or fat; a typical serving is about 2 g.
People take it in different ways: powders are commonly mixed with water, while capsules and tablets are swallowed with a drink. It is often included in exercise routines, though directions and suggested timing vary by product. If you choose to use one, follow the serving instructions on the label; an unflavoured powder mixed with water is a simple option.
Low
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 4
Ultra-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
✓ 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.