26% of the WHO 25g/day free-sugar guideline
What it takes to burn this off
Estimated for a typical 70kg (154 lb) adult — actual calories burned vary by body weight, pace, and fitness level. General reference only, not personalized advice.
Malted-drink powders are mixed into milk, not drunk ready-made — this figure is for the dry powder serve alone. Different manufacturers' recipes vary meaningfully, and at least one major reformulation has cut sugar content in recent years, so treat this as a range rather than a fixed number.
Figures are for general reference, not personalized medical guidance; always confirm with a lab-tested label or professional for dietary decisions.
Source: Manufacturer-disclosed added-sugar figures for malted milk drink powders (per ~20g dry serve, before milk is added): one major brand's Dec 2023 reformulated label shows 32.2g/100g (~6.4g/20g, down from 37.4g/100g), another brand's label runs in the mid-40s g/100g (~8-9g/20g) (last verified 2026-08-26)