Beverages vs Alcoholic beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverages, dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with aspartame, powder, prepared with water and ice — 2.19g vs 0.200g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUDWEISER SELECT — 28 vs 29 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with aspartame, powder, prepared with water and ice 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 | 29 kcal | 28 kcal | +4% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 92.3 g | 95.3 g | -3% |
| Protein | 2.19 g | 0.200 g | +995% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.230 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.51 g | 0.870 g | +418% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.800 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.164 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.043 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 2.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.500 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.170 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.110 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.188 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.180 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 18.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 127 mg | 4.00 mg | +3075% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.680 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19.0 mg | 6.00 mg | +217% |
| Phosphorus, P | 78.0 mg | — | |
| Potassium, K | 197 mg | 26.0 mg | +658% |
| Sodium, Na | 61.0 mg | 3.00 mg | +1933% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.320 mg | 0.010 mg | +3100% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.079 mg | 0.001 mg | +7800% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.064 mg | 0.007 mg | +814% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.90 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 121 kj | 117 kj | +3% |
| Ash | 0.810 g | 0.080 g | +913% |
| Total Sugars | 2.89 g | — | |
| Glucose | — | 0 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 0 g | |
| Fluoride, F | 65.0 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 18.0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 61.0 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.100 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.050 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.019 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.038 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.040 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.043 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.005 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 3.40 g | -100% |
| Caffeine | 2.00 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 73.0 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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