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Half effervescent energy tablet, contains vitamin C and caffeine
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
½ piece (half) of Half Liftoff (3 g) has 6 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.5 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 6.3 mg of Vitamin C covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: ½ piece (half) · 2.5 g
6
KCAL / 2.5G
Carbs
1.5g
· 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 | 6 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ½ piece (half) | 2.5 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 2.5 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 5 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 serving (whole) | 5 g | 13 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 10 g | 25 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 kcal |
Calculated from 250 calories per 100 g.
Half Liftoff is half of an effervescent energy tablet that dissolves in water and contains caffeine and vitamin C. It is an ultra-processed product, not a meal or a substitute for one.
Drop Half Liftoff into a glass of water and let it dissolve fully before drinking. Because it is effervescent, dissolve it rather than swallowing the tablet piece dry.
Half Liftoff contains caffeine, but the amount is not specified in the information available here. Don’t assume it matches a particular coffee or energy drink; count your other caffeine sources too.
Yes, the caffeine in Half Liftoff can make it harder to fall asleep, especially if you are sensitive to caffeine or drink it later in the day. Avoid having it close to bedtime if it affects your sleep.
Use still water for Half Liftoff. Since the tablet already releases bubbles as it dissolves, adding it to sparkling water can cause excessive fizzing and make the drink spill over.
Half Liftoff can provide caffeine, but it is not automatically equivalent to coffee: the caffeine amounts may differ, and the tablet also contains vitamin C. Don’t use a one-for-one comparison without knowing the caffeine content.
Half Liftoff is not something everyone needs daily. If you use it regularly, include caffeine from coffee, tea, and other products in your total, and follow the product’s serving directions.
Ask your maternity care professional before using Half Liftoff during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It contains caffeine, so it needs to be considered alongside caffeine from all your other drinks and foods.
Half Liftoff is not a children’s drink because it contains caffeine. Caffeine can interfere with children’s sleep and may cause unwanted effects such as restlessness; choose a caffeine-free drink instead.
Yes, Half Liftoff may cause caffeine-related effects such as jitters, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping, particularly if you are sensitive to caffeine or consume other sources at the same time. Reduce or avoid it if you notice these effects.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
6.25mg · 7% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.05mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
5mg · 0% DV
Calcium
1.25mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.25mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0.01mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
1.25mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 6 calories in ½ piece (half) (2.5 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Half Liftoff is a half portion of an effervescent energy tablet that dissolves in water and contains vitamin C and caffeine. It is a portable drink mix rather than a traditional dish, and can be prepared wherever you have water and a glass or bottle.
Once dissolved, it makes a fizzy drink; the exact flavour depends on the product. Its listed nutrition is mainly carbohydrate, with no protein or fat. You can have it alongside breakfast or as a convenient drink during the day. Since it contains caffeine, check the product label for the amount and serving guidance, and consider whether it suits your plans before having it late in the day.
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.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not 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.