Beverages vs Alcoholic beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverages, chocolate-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milk is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beverages 85
Alcoholic beverage 46
Protein (g)
Beverages 3.23
Alcoholic beverage 0.250
Carbs (g)
Beverages 12.0
Alcoholic beverage 0.770
Fat (g)
Beverages 3.24
Alcoholic beverage 0
Fiber (g)
Beverages 0.400
Alcoholic beverage 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverages, chocolate-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milk — 3.23g vs 0.250g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol — 46 vs 85 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, chocolate-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milk scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beverages | Alcoholic beverage | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 85 kcal | 46 kcal | +85% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 80.8 g | 92.9 g | -13% |
| Protein | 3.23 g | 0.250 g | +1192% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.24 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 12.0 g | 0.770 g | +1453% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.400 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.86 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.829 g | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 9.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.100 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.043 mg | 0.005 mg | +760% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.180 mg | 0.015 mg | +1100% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.142 mg | 0.391 mg | -64% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.336 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.034 mg | 0.034 mg | = |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 5.00 ug | 6.00 ug | -17% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 8.80 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.400 ug | 0.020 ug | +1900% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 26.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.060 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 95.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +2275% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.300 mg | 0.030 mg | +900% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18.0 mg | 5.00 mg | +260% |
| Phosphorus, P | 88.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +633% |
| Potassium, K | 172 mg | 21.0 mg | +719% |
| Sodium, Na | 58.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +1350% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.480 mg | 0.010 mg | +4700% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.082 mg | 0.006 mg | +1267% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.064 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 3.60 ug | 0.400 ug | +800% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 356 kj | 191 kj | +86% |
| Ash | 0.780 g | 0.090 g | +767% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0.090 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 5.00 ug | 6.00 ug | -17% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 5.00 ug | 6.00 ug | -17% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 26.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 93.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.300 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.068 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.068 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.068 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.068 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.070 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.272 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.825 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.421 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.829 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.186 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.117 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.068 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.072 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.140 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.160 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.257 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.140 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.071 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.018 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.146 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.148 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.190 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.082 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.073 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.105 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.241 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.628 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.079 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.322 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.107 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 6.00 g | -100% |
| Caffeine | 3.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | 104 mg | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Zinc, Zn +4700% in Beverages, chocolate-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milk Calcium, Ca +2275% in Beverages, chocolate-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milk Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin +1900% in Beverages, chocolate-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milk Sodium, Na +1350% in Beverages, chocolate-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milk
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