Calories in
beverages, ovaltine, classic malt powder
372 kcal per 100 g Beverages, OVALTINE, Classic Malt powder contains 372 calories per 100 grams, or about 78 calories per serving (4 tbsp or 1 envelope). Per 100 g it provides 0.0 g protein, 93.3 g carbohydrate and 0.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 100% carbohydrate, 0% protein, 0% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (4 tbsp or 1 envelope) | 21.0 g | 78 | 0.0 g | 19.6 g | 0.0 g |
| 1 individual serving (4-5 heaping tsp or 1 envelope) | 21.0 g | 78 | 0.0 g | 19.6 g | 0.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per serving (4 tbsp or 1 envelope)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (4 tbsp or 1 envelope) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 372 kcal | 78 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Total fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 93.3 g | 19.6 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 63.6 g | 13.4 g |
| Sodium | 636.0 mg | 133.6 mg |
| Potassium | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Calcium | 909.0 mg | 190.9 mg |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 3.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 54.5 mg | 11.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1,365.0 µg | 286.7 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 1.4 g | 0.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174864). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How beverages, ovaltine, classic malt powder compares
Among the 86 beverages items on this site, beverages, ovaltine, classic malt powder ranks 11 of 86 by calorie density, against a category average of 116 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 221% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one serving (4 tbsp or 1 envelope) (78 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 16 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in beverages, ovaltine, classic malt powder?
Beverages, OVALTINE, Classic Malt powder contains 372 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 78 calories per serving (4 tbsp or 1 envelope). It also provides 0.0 g of protein, 93.3 g of carbohydrate and 0.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beverages, ovaltine, classic malt powder?
By calories, beverages, ovaltine, classic malt powder is roughly 100% carbohydrate, 0% protein and 0% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a serving (4 tbsp or 1 envelope)?
About 16 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the beverages, ovaltine, classic malt powder I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Closest in calorie density within beverages.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Beverages, OVALTINE, Classic Malt powder". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.