This protein shake has 52 kcal and 5.9 g protein per 100 g. A 250 ml serving delivers ~14.8 g protein — close to the leucine threshold for muscle synthesis. Treat as a meal, not a beverage; the calories count fully.
How should I track Cytosport, Muscle Milk?
Cytosport, Muscle Milk is a good source of zinc. Liquid calories from Cytosport, Muscle Milk are easy to overlook because drinks do not trigger the same fullness signals as solid food. A meta-analysis (Wehling & Lusher, Am J Clin Nutr 2021) confirmed that people underreport beverage intake more than solid food. Most people pour 30–50% more than the label serving size without realizing it. Use a kitchen scale to weigh your glass or bottle once — you will know your exact pour going forward. This one calibration step can save you from hundreds of untracked calories per week.