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Essential amino acid supplement, muscle growth, sports nutrition
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of EEA powder (10 g) has 40 calories. That works out to 400 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 8.5 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 10 g
40
KCAL / 10G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
8.5g
· 17% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 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 5% · Protein 92% · Fat 3%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% |
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 tablespoon (medium) | 10 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 3 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 5 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 15 g | 60 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 20 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 30 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 50 g | 200 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 400 kcal |
Calculated from 400 calories per 100 g.
EEA powder is a supplement containing essential amino acids, which the body cannot make and must obtain from food or supplements. People often use it around workouts as a convenient source of these amino acids.
It can support muscle protein synthesis, but EEA powder does not build muscle on its own. Progressive resistance training and enough protein from your overall diet are also needed for muscle growth.
EEA powder provides the full set of essential amino acids, while BCAA powder usually contains only leucine, isoleucine, and valine. The two supplements therefore do not provide the same amino acid range.
You can take EEA powder before or after training; there is no established universal best time. Meeting your daily protein needs and following a consistent training plan matter more than precise supplement timing.
Mix EEA powder into water, then shake or stir until it disperses. Follow the serving directions on the specific product, since scoop sizes and mixing instructions can vary between brands.
No, EEA powder is not automatically a like-for-like replacement for whey protein. It supplies essential amino acids, while whey provides a complete protein serving and may also supply other nutrients.
Yes, EEA powder can be used alongside creatine because they are different supplements. You may mix them in one drink if the products’ directions allow it, though their effects and purposes are not interchangeable.
Yes, EEA powder breaks a strict fast because it supplies amino acids and energy. If you are fasting for a medical test or procedure, follow the specific instructions from your healthcare team.
It can cause digestive discomfort, such as nausea or bloating, in some people. If you have kidney disease or take regular medication, ask a doctor or dietitian before using an amino acid supplement.
It may offer little extra benefit if your diet already supplies enough high-quality protein and essential amino acids. For many people, ordinary protein-rich foods or a protein supplement can cover those needs.
Vitamins
B12
0.02µg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
10mg · 0% DV
Phosphorus
3mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.05mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
1mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 40 calories in 1 tablespoon (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.
EEA powder is a supplement made to provide a blend of essential amino acids—the building blocks the body must obtain from food. It is commonly used in sports nutrition, especially by people looking for a convenient amino-acid drink around training; the exact formula can vary by product.
Its flavour and texture depend on the brand and whether it is flavoured. Most people stir it into water, though it can also be added to a smoothie. It is protein-rich, with relatively little carbohydrate or fat. Follow the serving guidance on the pack, and treat it as a convenient addition to meals and varied protein sources, not a replacement for them.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
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 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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.