Muscle Milk Light is a nutritional supplement manufactured by CytoSport that comes in powder form and a ready-to-drink liquid. The product is often marketed to athletes and other sports-minded individuals seeking nutrients and satisfaction while trying to reach their health and fitness goals. According to the manufacturer, the product is said to help control hunger while allowing the consumer to fuel the body.
Calories
Two scoops of Muscle Milk powder or a 16-oz. ready-to-drink shake provides between 165 and 195 calories depending on the flavor. Chocolate, for example, contains about 10 to 15 calories more per serving depending on whether the product is consumed in the powder version or the ready-to-drink shake. The powder is mixed with water but in some recipes it can be added to milk, fruit or other ingredients to make a smoothie. These additional items will increase the calorie value. For a meal replacement, Muscle Milk is slightly low on the calorie content, but it makes a good snack or post-workout drink.
Protein
Protein is a vital part of every diet. MayoClinic.com suggests that replacing certain meals with a protein shake may help reduce your daily caloric intake, but that relying on them may cause you to miss out on other important nutrients. On average an adult needs about 46 to 56 g of protein per day. According to CytoSport, Muscle Milk Light contains 25 g of protein per serving.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are an important component of a healthy diet. They are comprised of sugars. Muscle Milk Light is relatively low in sugar, which is sometimes a concern with various protein shakes. One shake contains around 11 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of which are from sugar.
Fat
Muscle Milk Light contains about 50 calories from fat or 6 g of total fat. Some versions, such as the chocolate powder, contain 2.5 g of saturated fat. This equates to about 14 percent of the daily recommended value. Fat is important in any diet in moderation, but it is essential that it come from various sources. Consuming multiple Muscle Milk Light shakes in a day and then eating regular meals made up of animal proteins can easily put you over the daily recommended amount of fat, including saturated fat.
Minerals and Other Nutrients
Muscle Milk Light products contain various other essential minerals, vitamins and nutrients. CytoSport points out that Muscle Milk Light contains at least 35 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, niacin, folate, vitamin B-12, biotin, iron, magnesium, zinc and copper. It also contains 60 percent of the recommended amount of calcium in one serving. MayoClinic.com points out that obtaining nutrients and vitamins from food sources is preferred, meaning that while Muscle Milk Light is a good source of these items, it should be incorporated into a healthy diet.
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