Maltodextrin provides 380 kcal from 95 g carbs per 100 g. Despite being a complex carbohydrate by structure, it digests as rapidly as glucose. Common in mass gainers and intra-workout drinks for rapid energy delivery.
How should I track Maltodextrin?
Supplement tracking comes down to two things: measuring the supplement itself and logging everything around it. For powders like Maltodextrin, a kitchen scale beats a scoop — scoops typically deliver 10–20% more than the stated serving (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013, found portion errors of 50–200% for dense foods). For capsules and tablets, count-based tracking is simpler but still matters at multiple daily doses. The real tracking trap is what you mix supplements with — milk, fruit, or nut butter can turn a 30-calorie serving into a 400-calorie shake. Log each ingredient separately for an accurate total.