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Maltodextrin Calories and nutrition facts · Miscellaneous ingredients

77 kcal per serving (20 g)
Carbs
19 g
Fibre
0 g
Sugars
1.3 g
Protein
0 g
Fat
0 g
385 kcal per 100 g
Carbs
94.8 g
Fibre
0 g
Sugars
6.6 g
Protein
0 g
Fat
0 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 0% Carbs 100% Fat 0%

Maltodextrin has 77 kcal per serving (20 g), with 19 g carbs, 0 g fibre, 0 g protein and 0 g fat. 100 g has 385 kcal.

Diet tags

Cholesterol reduced Egg free Fat free Gluten free Lacto-ovo vegetarian Lactose free Milk free Soy free

Last updated June 30, 2026 · Where the data comes from

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How it compares with other miscellaneous ingredients

Per 100 g, against the 41 miscellaneous ingredients in our catalog.

  • Calories 385 kcal · typical 341 kcal

    More calories than 88% of miscellaneous ingredients.

  • Protein 0 g · typical 11 g

    Less protein than 88% of miscellaneous ingredients.

  • Sodium 50 mg · typical 82.1 mg

The bar shows this food; the line marks the typical (median) value of the category.

Learn about maltodextrin

What are the health benefits of maltodextrin?

Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate that provides a quick source of energy, making it ideal for athletes and those engaging in high-intensity activities. It also helps enhance the texture and shelf life of food products, and can be used in meal replacements and sports beverages to support physical performance and recovery.

What are the health risks of maltodextrin?

Maltodextrin is generally recognized as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). It is considered safe for consumption for the general population, including pregnant women and children. However, individuals with diabetes or those trying to manage their blood sugar levels should be cautious, as maltodextrin can affect blood glucose levels. Additionally, those with corn allergies should be aware that maltodextrin is commonly derived from corn, although it can also be produced from other starches such as rice, potato, or wheat.

Nutrients in maltodextrin

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Maltodextrin in other food databases

The same food in national food composition databases, next to ours. Per 100 g.

Per 100 g Nutriely Fineli
Energy (kcal) 385 385
Protein (g) 0 0
Fat (g) 0 0
Carbohydrates (g) 95 95
Sugars (g) 6.64 6.64
Fibre (g) 0 0

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Fineli: “Maltodextrin”. Databases measure different samples, so some spread is normal. Nutriely's values are what the app uses. Sources and licences.

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