Gainers & carbs
2 productsGainers and carbs: calories, protein and carbohydrate per serving, maltodextrin, cyclic dextrin and oat blends.
Gainers & carbs
A gainer is a high-calorie mix of carbohydrate and protein: a serving often gives 400–1200 kcal. It is used when ordinary food makes it hard to reach the calories you need. Carbohydrate products — maltodextrin, dextrose, cyclic dextrin (Cluster Dextrin), oat flour — are almost pure carbohydrate.
Compare calories, protein and carbohydrate per serving and the serving size: gainers can be 100–300 g. A gainer is a food that adds to the diet, not a replacement for it.
FAQ
How is a gainer different from protein?
A gainer is mostly carbohydrate with less protein; protein powder is the reverse.
How many calories in a serving?
Usually 400–1200 kcal, depending on the serving. See the product card.
Can I make the serving smaller?
Yes; scale the calories accordingly.
What is cyclic dextrin?
A carbohydrate from corn starch with a particular molecular structure, sold as a separate carb product.
Are there lactose-free gainers?
Most contain milk protein. Check the ingredients and the lactose-free filter.