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Nesquik Vanilla Milk, 14 Fl Oz
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Nesquik Vanilla Milk, 14 Fl Oz

Nesquik
14 foz
Available at Foodtown
250
Calories
14g
Protein
38g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nesquik Vanilla Milk 14 fl oz arrives in the refrigerated single-serve section of American supermarkets, stocked near flavored milks, yogurt drinks, and children's beverages. You’ll often find it on endcaps in the dairy aisle or in grab-and-go cooler bays beside breakfast sandwiches and smoothies. It fits mornings when someone wants a quick, sweet start — school-lunch packing, a grab-and-go breakfast, or a mid-afternoon snack — and it also slots into road-trip coolers and post-practice handoffs. As a Nesquik product, the branding leans into childhood familiarity and routine: playful nostalgia for adults who grew up with the brand and bright, kid-friendly signaling that appeals to parents buying treats for children. The label leans on health-adjacent claims — “made with 100% real milk,” added vitamins and calcium, and “low-fat” — while also clearly positioning itself as an indulgent flavored drink rather than a plain milk. There’s no organic seal; the ingredient list includes added sugars, natural and artificial flavors, stabilizers and color, and fortified vitamins. The processing context is that this is a ready-to-drink, shelf-stable flavored milk that uses industrial ingredients and processing to extend shelf life, texture, and flavor consistency. Sensory-wise, it pours creamy with a smooth, slightly viscous mouthfeel from stabilizers, a pronounced vanilla sweetness, and a light dairy finish; the ritual is shake-and-sip from a single-serve bottle or carton, often enjoyed cold from the fridge or tucked into a lunchbox. It sits culturally at the intersection of convenience, childhood ritual, and comfort-treat indulgence in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate41g15%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars38g
Added Sugars19g38%
Protein14g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

LOWFAT, MILK,, SUGAR,, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, CALCIUM, CARBONATE,, CELLULOSE, GEL,, GELLAN, GUM,, POTASSIUM, CITRATE,, CARRAGEENAN,, CELLULOSE, GUM,, CARAMEL, COLOR,, SALT,, RIBOFLAVIN,, VITAMIN, A, PALMITATE,, VITAMIN, D3..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (natural and artificial flavors, gellan gum, carrageenan, cellulose gums, caramel color), added sugar and fortification, consistent with the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Nesquik Vanilla Milk, 14 Fl Oz

Healthiness can be subjective! It boasts 14 grams of protein and a good dose of calcium and vitamin D, which are great for bone health. But with 38 grams of total sugars, it’s definitely on the sweeter side, so think of it as a treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

back-to-school
post-workout
road-trip

Vibe:

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