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Boost Plus is a thick, creamy, ready-to-drink nutritional shake, typically with a sweet vanilla or chocolate flavor. It's designed as a calorie-dense supplement, delivering 138 kcal and a balanced 5.38g of protein per 100g to support weight management or increased nutritional intake.
Calorie split: 15% protein · 50% carbs · 35% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People appreciate its smooth, milkshake-like texture and sweet taste, making it an easy and palatable way to consume extra calories and nutrients, especially for those with poor appetite.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high sugar content (8.46g per 100g) can cause blood-sugar spikes, and it may contain common allergens like milk and soy. To mitigate, consume it alongside a source of fiber or protein (like a handful of nuts) and practice portion control.
Key benefits
- Provides calorie-dense nutrition for weight management
- Offers balanced macronutrients (protein, carbs, fat)
- Convenient, ready-to-drink format for on-the-go use
- Fortified with vitamins and minerals for complete nutrition
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
A single 237ml (8 fl oz) serving of Boost Plus contains about 327 calories, which is roughly equivalent to a small meal.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 71.1 g |
| Energy | 138 kcal |
| Energy | 579 kj |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.4 g |
| Ash | 0.97 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 17.3 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.2 g |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 135 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.7 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 38.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 115 mg |
| Potassium, K | 138 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 77.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.7 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.19 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.27 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 6.7 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 23.1 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.16 mg |
| Niacin | 1.5 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.96 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.27 mg |
| Folate, total | 38.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 38.0 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 65.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 21.1 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.81 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.81 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 84.0 ug |
| Retinol | 72.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 144 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 480 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 5.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 92.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 2.3 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 2.3 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 12.3 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.42 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.14 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.16 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.04 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.6 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.2 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.10 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 4.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Beverages, carbonated, tonic water — USDA does not publish this profile for Beverages.
| Tryptophan | 0.00 g |
| Threonine | 0.00 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.00 g |
| Leucine | 0.00 g |
| Lysine | 0.00 g |
| Methionine | 0.00 g |
| Cystine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.00 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.00 g |
| Valine | 0.00 g |
| Arginine | 0.00 g |
| Histidine | 0.00 g |
| Alanine | 0.00 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glycine | 0.00 g |
| Proline | 0.00 g |
| Serine | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Is Boost Plus a meal replacement?
It is a nutritional supplement, not a complete meal replacement. While calorie-dense, it lacks the full spectrum of fiber, volume, and whole-food nutrients found in a balanced meal.
Can I drink Boost Plus if I'm lactose intolerant?
Most Boost Plus products contain milk proteins and may contain lactose. Check the label for a 'lactose-free' claim or consider a different nutritional drink formulated for lactose intolerance.
How does Boost Plus differ from regular Boost?
Boost Plus is specifically formulated to be higher in calories (around 360 calories per bottle) and protein compared to the original Boost, which is designed for general nutritional support rather than weight gain.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 1.38 kcal/g · 16% calories from protein · 1.2 g fiber · 8.5 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.56 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.