PediaSure 7+ Specialized Nutrition for Growing Children Chocolate Drink Mix
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PediaSure Chocolate Drink Mix is a fortified milk powder for growing children, stirred into milk. It scores [F][L]CC3: nutrition is a C only because of added vitamins and minerals, ingredients lose points for flavouring and a chocolate name with cocoa only fourth in the list, and risk is middling because of the added sugar. Best kept occasional, alongside varied meals.
Ingredients, decoded
11 listed- Skim milk powder
- maltodextrin
- sucrose
- cocoa powder
- fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) (3.0%)
- flavorings
- Artificial And Nature Identical Flavoring Substances
- Chocolate
- natural colour (caramel)
- Minerals
- oats powder (1.0%)
- almond powder (1.0%)
- Vitamins
8 teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 39 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 366 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 77.2 g |
| Total sugars | 39 g |
| Added sugars | 24 g |
| Total fat | 8.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg |
| Sodium | 270 mg |
| Iron | 6 mg |
| Zinc | 3.3 mg |
| Niacin | 6.8 mg |
| Biotin | 15 µg |
| Calcium | 744 mg |
| Copper | 220 µg |
| Iodine | 65 µg |
| Chloride | 505 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg |
| Manganese | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 500 mg |
| Selenium | 20 µg |
| Vitamin C | 57 mg |
| Vitamin E | 4.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Vitamin A | 350 µg |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin D | 8.3 µg |
| Vitamin K | 33 µg |
| Folic acid | 100 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 µg |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.5 mg |
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What to know about PediaSure 7+ Specialized Nutrition for Growing Children Chocolate Drink Mix
A fortified kids' mix carrying 24 g added sugar
A 400 g box of chocolate drink powder for children aged 7 and above. It is built on skim milk powder, maltodextrin and sucrose, followed by cocoa powder, fructo-oligosaccharides (3.0%), oats powder (1.0%) and almond powder (1.0%), plus added minerals and vitamins. Parents buy it as a growth and nutrition supplement for fussy or growing children.
One serve is 30 g of powder (about 2 tablespoons) in 150 ml of cow's milk, and the pack suggests two serves a day. The powder alone gives about 110 kcal, 3.3 g protein, 7.2 g added sugar and 81 mg sodium per serve, before the milk. Per 100 g it has 366 kcal, 11 g protein, 24 g added sugar and 744 mg calcium. What it costs is the sugar and the refined carbohydrate base.
The front says chocolate, oats and almond. Cocoa powder is fourth on the list, a chocolate flavouring is listed as well, and oats and almond are 1.0% each. The vitamin and mineral fortification is real, and the pack states it is not a substitute for a varied diet. CleanPlate scores it [F][L]CC3.
Does PediaSure 7+ Specialized Nutrition for Growing Children Chocolate Drink Mix live up to its claims?
The chocolate name does not hold, since cocoa is only fourth on the list beside a chocolate flavouring. Oats and almond are 1.0% each. The trans fat free claim holds, with 0.02 g per 100 g declared.
- Product nameMisleading
“Chocolate Drink Mix”
A chocolate flavouring is listed and real cocoa powder is not among the top three ingredients, where it comes fourth, after skim milk powder, maltodextrin and sucrose.
- On the packBe careful
“High Quality Protein”
Skim milk powder leads the list and supplies most of the protein, but the powder gives 11 g per 100 g, so 3.3 g per 30 g serve before the milk.
- On the packPartly true
“with Oats & Almond”
Both are real, but each is 1.0% of the powder.
- On the packBe careful
“Height Gain, Strength, Brain Development”
The nutrients named are in the powder, with 744 mg calcium and 6.0 mg iron per 100 g. The pack says the claims apply only with two servings a day, which also brings about 14 g added sugar from the powder.
- On the packHolds
“Trans Fat Free”
Trans fat is declared at 0.02 g per 100 g and no hydrogenated fat is listed.
Why PediaSure 7+ Specialized Nutrition for Growing Children Chocolate Drink Mix scores [L][F]CC3
Nutrition is a C only because added vitamins and minerals lift it from an E. Ingredients are a C because of flavouring, caramel colour and the chocolate name. Risk is a 3 on 24 g added sugar per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 11 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- 24 declared
- Energy
- 366 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
The powder has 11 g protein per 100 g, mostly from skim milk powder, but no fibre is declared and the core nutrition score earns nothing. The grade rests on the added vitamins and minerals: iron, zinc, calcium, vitamins A, C, D, B1, B2, B6, B12 and folic acid.
Without that fortification the grade would be an E. In one 30 g serve the powder gives about 223 mg calcium and 3.3 g protein, before the milk.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Mixed processing and additives
- Base
- Skim milk powder
- Sweeteners
- maltodextrin
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- Maltodextrin
- Artificial flavour or colour
- Yes
02 Ingredient integrity: why C
Skim milk powder, maltodextrin and sucrose lead the list, so the base is milk plus refined carbohydrate and sugar. Oats and almond are 1.0% each, and fructo-oligosaccharides are 3.0%.
The nature-identical and artificial flavouring and the plain caramel colour (150a) cost ingredient points. A flavouring named for chocolate is listed while real cocoa powder is not in the top three, and that sets the [L] and costs further ingredient points.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 24 g
- Sodium
- 270 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.6 g
- Trans fat
- 0.02 g
03 Load risk: why 3
Added sugar is the main driver: 24 g per 100 g, from sucrose, about 7.2 g in one 30 g serve before the milk. Two serves a day, as the pack suggests, would give about 14 g from the powder.
Sodium is 270 mg per 100 g and energy is 366 kcal per 100 g, which add a little. Saturated fat is only 0.6 g per 100 g and trans fat 0.02 g, so they play almost no part.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
[F] Added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift this product's nutrition grade. Without them it would score lower.
[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High added sugar (24g per 100g)
- −Red flag: Contains Maltodextrin
Green flags
Nothing stands out in its favour.
What's in PediaSure 7+ Specialized Nutrition for Growing Children Chocolate Drink Mix?
Skim milk powder, maltodextrin and sucrose lead the list. Watch the added sugar and the flavouring. The added vitamins and minerals are the real strength.
The ingredient list, read for you
Skim milk powder, maltodextrin and sucrose come first, so the base is milk solids with refined carbohydrate and sugar. Cocoa powder is fourth, with a chocolate flavouring and caramel colour added for taste and colour. Fructo-oligosaccharides are 3.0%, oats powder and almond powder 1.0% each, and the list ends with added minerals and vitamins. It contains milk, oats and nut.
Ingredients to watch
- Added sugarConcern
24 g per 100 g, about 7.2 g in a 30 g serve before the milk. Two serves a day give about 14 g from the powder.
- Chocolate flavouringConcern
A chocolate flavouring is listed while cocoa powder is only fourth. This sets the [L] and costs ingredient points.
- Flavouring and caramel colourWorth watching
The nature-identical and artificial flavouring and the plain caramel colour (150a) each cost ingredient points.
- Added vitamins and mineralsFine
Iron, zinc, calcium, vitamins A, C, D, B vitamins and folic acid are added, for example 744 mg calcium and 8.3 mcg vitamin D per 100 g.
- Saturated and trans fatFine
Saturated fat is 0.6 g per 100 g and trans fat 0.02 g, with no hydrogenated fat listed.
What it doesn’t have
- No percentage is printed for cocoa powder, skim milk powder or the vitamin and mineral mix.
Who should eat PediaSure 7+ Specialized Nutrition for Growing Children Chocolate Drink Mix?
An occasional drink for most adults and children, since the pack suggests two serves a day and each brings 7.2 g added sugar. Rarely for anyone managing blood sugar.
- Most adultsOccasionally
It is made for children, and each 30 g serve brings 7.2 g added sugar.
- ChildrenOccasionally
The pack suggests two serves a day, giving about 14 g added sugar, and the powder has a flavouring and caramel colour.
- Diabetes or prediabetesRarely
24 g added sugar per 100 g, plus maltodextrin and the lactose in milk.
- Weight managementOccasionally
About 110 kcal per serve from the powder alone, before the milk, with sugar on top.
PediaSure 7+ Specialized Nutrition for Growing Children Chocolate Drink Mix: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of PediaSure 7+ Specialized Nutrition for Growing Children Chocolate Drink Mix?
PediaSure Chocolate Drink Mix is a fortified milk powder for growing children, stirred into milk. It scores [F][L]CC3: nutrition is a C only because of added vitamins and minerals, ingredients lose points for flavouring and a chocolate name with cocoa only fourth in the list, and risk is middling because of the added sugar. Best kept occasional, alongside varied meals. CleanPlate scores it [L][F]CC3: nutrition C, ingredients C, load risk 3 (A and 1 are best).
How many calories and how much protein are in PediaSure 7+ Specialized Nutrition for Growing Children Chocolate Drink Mix?
Per 100 g, PediaSure 7+ Specialized Nutrition for Growing Children Chocolate Drink Mix has 366 kcal, 11 g protein, 77.2 g carbohydrate, 8.8 g fat and 0.6 g saturated fat. One serve (30 g powder in 150 ml milk) has 110 kcal and 3.3 g protein.
What are the ingredients in PediaSure 7+ Specialized Nutrition for Growing Children Chocolate Drink Mix?
11 ingredients, in label order: Skim milk powder, maltodextrin, sucrose, cocoa powder, fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) (3.0%), flavorings (Artificial And Nature Identical Flavoring Substances, Chocolate), natural colour (caramel), Minerals, oats powder (1.0%), almond powder (1.0%), Vitamins. Flagged: Maltodextrin (low concern).
Does PediaSure 7+ Specialized Nutrition for Growing Children Chocolate Drink Mix live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 1 holds, 1 is partly true, 2 need care, 1 is misleading. "Chocolate Drink Mix" is misleading: A chocolate flavouring is listed and real cocoa powder is not among the top three ingredients, where it comes fourth, after skim milk powder, maltodextrin and sucrose. "High Quality Protein" needs care: Skim milk powder leads the list and supplies most of the protein, but the powder gives 11 g per 100 g, so 3.3 g per 30 g serve before the milk.
Who should limit PediaSure 7+ Specialized Nutrition for Growing Children Chocolate Drink Mix?
Most adults: occasionally. It is made for children, and each 30 g serve brings 7.2 g added sugar. Children: occasionally. The pack suggests two serves a day, giving about 14 g added sugar, and the powder has a flavouring and caramel colour. Diabetes or prediabetes: rarely. 24 g added sugar per 100 g, plus maltodextrin and the lactose in milk.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does PediaSure 7+ Specialized Nutrition for Growing Children Chocolate Drink Mix have?
Per 100 g, PediaSure 7+ Specialized Nutrition for Growing Children Chocolate Drink Mix has 24 g added sugar, 270 mg sodium (about 0.7 g salt) and 0.6 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in sugar.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 29 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | CC3 | v5.0 | History starts here |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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