Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →🥤
Meal-replacement style breakfast shake prepared with water
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Herbalife breakfast shake with water (250 g) has 200 calories. That works out to 80 calories per 100 g. It contains 24 g of carbs, 20 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 18.8 µg of Biotin covers 63% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
200
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
24g
· 9% DV
Protein
20g
· 40% DV
Fat
5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
3g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 43% · Protein 36% · Fat 21%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.13 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 450 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Protein | 20 g | 40% |
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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 26 g | 21 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (shredded) | 26 g | 21 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 192 kcal |
| 8 ounce (medium) | 240 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 280 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 288 kcal |
| 12 ounce (large) | 360 g | 288 kcal |
Calculated from 80 calories per 100 g.
No, it does not cause weight loss on its own. Using it instead of a meal may reduce overall intake, but the result depends on what it replaces and what you eat for the rest of the day.
It is designed as a meal-replacement-style shake, so it can stand in for breakfast. It does not offer the same variety as a meal made from whole foods, so include a range of fruits, vegetables and protein sources at other meals.
The exact formula varies by product and market, so the package ingredient list is the source for specifics. The shake contains dairy and soy allergens. Adding water changes the consistency, not the ingredients in the powder.
Mix the powder with water using the serving amount and directions on its package. Follow the instructions for your specific product rather than guessing the amount, then blend or shake until smooth and drink it soon after mixing.
Neither option is automatically better; they make different drinks. Milk changes the taste and nutrition, while the figures on this page apply to the water-prepared shake. Use water if you want the version described here.
There is no guaranteed number of hours. Its protein can contribute to fullness, but the water-prepared shake is limited in fiber, so it may not keep everyone satisfied until their next meal.
It is best freshly mixed. If you prepare it ahead, seal it and refrigerate it rather than leaving it at room temperature, and follow the package’s storage directions; discard it if it has been stored improperly.
Yes, but relying on it for every breakfast can narrow the variety of foods you eat. Because it is ultra-processed, balance it with minimally processed foods and varied meals through the rest of your day.
Some people with diabetes may be able to include it, but its carbohydrates and their medication plan matter. Ask a doctor or dietitian how it fits your individual meal plan, especially if you use glucose-lowering medication.
Vitamins
Biotin
18.75µg · 63% DV
B5
2.25mg · 45% DV
B12
0.95µg · 40% DV
B2
0.5mg · 38% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
375mg · 54% DV
Calcium
450mg · 45% DV
Copper
0.38mg · 42% DV
Selenium
21µg · 38% DV
Potassium ⭐
750mg · 22% DV
Sodium
450mg · 20% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 200 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Herbalife breakfast shake with water is a packaged shake mixed with water and designed as a convenient breakfast or meal-replacement-style option. It is not a traditional regional dish. Once mixed, it has a drinkable shake texture; the flavour depends on the variety. It can fit into a rushed morning when there is little time to prepare breakfast.
Nutritionally, it provides some protein but is relatively low in fibre: per 100 g, it contains 8 g of protein and 1.2 g of fibre. For a more substantial breakfast, pair it with whole fruit or prepare it with oats; either adds something to the meal beyond the shake itself.
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.
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 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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not 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
1.13g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.58g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.9:1).
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.