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Concentrated powder form of various vitamins, commonly used as a supplement.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 teaspoon (medium) of Powdered vitamin (5 g) has 16 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 4 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2.5 µg of Biotin covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 teaspoon (medium) · 5 g
16
KCAL / 5G
Carbs
4g
· 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 | 16 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4 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 (medium) | 5 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 7 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 10 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (large) | 15 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 15 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 20 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Take powdered vitamin using the serving measure and method specified for that product. Some powders are meant to be mixed into a drink, while others are taken directly; don’t estimate the amount by eye, since concentrations differ.
Yes, powdered vitamin can often be mixed into a smoothie if its directions allow it. Blend or stir it in immediately before drinking, and avoid preparing a batch to store because moisture and time can affect the powder and its vitamins.
Powdered vitamin is not automatically better than a pill. It may be easier for people who have difficulty swallowing tablets or prefer mixing a supplement into a drink, but the dose and combination of vitamins depend on the specific product.
You can take powdered vitamin daily when the product is intended for daily use and you follow its serving directions. Taking it alongside other multivitamins or fortified supplements can add up to excessive amounts of some vitamins.
Whether to take powdered vitamin with food depends on its ingredients. Products containing fat-soluble vitamins may be better absorbed with a meal, while the directions for a particular blend may specify a different way to take it.
There is no single best time for every powdered vitamin; follow the timing given for that formula. If the directions do not specify a time, choose a routine you can follow consistently and take it with food if the product advises that.
Powdered vitamin should not automatically be mixed into hot drinks. Heat can reduce some vitamins, and hot liquid may affect the taste or stability of a particular blend; use a cool or room-temperature drink unless its directions say otherwise.
You can combine powdered vitamin with another supplement only if their ingredients and amounts do not create excessive totals. Compare the vitamin ingredients across products, especially multivitamins, and ask a pharmacist or clinician if you take medication or have a health condition.
Store powdered vitamin tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Keep moisture and steam away from the container, since damp powder can clump or spoil; follow the product’s after-opening instructions and discard it if its appearance or smell changes.
Powdered vitamin may be suitable during pregnancy only if its ingredients and amounts meet your needs. Some formulas contain unnecessary or excessive amounts for pregnancy, so ask your prenatal care professional before using one, particularly if you already take a prenatal supplement.
Vitamins
Biotin
2.5µg · 8% DV
B5
0.3mg · 6% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B12
0.13µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Iodine
7.5µg · 5% DV
Selenium
2.75µg · 5% DV
Zinc
0.5mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
10mg · 0% DV
Sodium
2.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 16 calories in 1 teaspoon (medium) (5 g):
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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.
Powdered vitamin is a supplement made from one or more vitamins in powder form. Its ingredients and intended use vary by product, so it is not a single standard recipe. People may stir it into water or another drink, or mix it into food when the label says that is suitable; it is generally used as a supplement rather than served as a dish.
Flavour and how readily it dissolves depend on the formulation. The powder is concentrated, and the listed serving is about 5 g per medium teaspoon, so follow the product’s measuring and mixing directions instead of estimating a scoop. Check the label for the specific contents and serving instructions, especially when choosing a blend rather than a single-vitamin product.
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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.