Beverages vs Alcoholic beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverages, Dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with low-calorie sweeteners, powder is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beverages 329
Alcoholic beverage 29
Protein (g)
Beverages 25.0
Alcoholic beverage 0.250
Carbs (g)
Beverages 51.4
Alcoholic beverage 1.30
Fat (g)
Beverages 2.60
Alcoholic beverage 0
Fiber (g)
Beverages 9.40
Alcoholic beverage 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverages, Dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with low-calorie sweeteners, powder — 25.0g vs 0.250g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUD LIGHT — 29 vs 329 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, Dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with low-calorie sweeteners, powder 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 | 329 kcal | 29 kcal | +1034% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 12.8 g | 95.0 g | -87% |
| Protein | 25.0 g | 0.250 g | +9900% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.60 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 51.4 g | 1.30 g | +3854% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.40 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.87 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.496 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 24.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.60 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.112 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.94 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.25 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2.14 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.110 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 33.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 128 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.03 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 209 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.040 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 4.70 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 1412 mg | 3.00 mg | +46967% |
| Iron, Fe | 7.70 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 210 mg | 7.00 mg | +2900% |
| Phosphorus, P | 893 mg | 11.0 mg | +8018% |
| Potassium, K | 2240 mg | 26.0 mg | +8515% |
| Sodium, Na | 659 mg | 3.00 mg | +21867% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.60 mg | 0 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.800 mg | 0.002 mg | +39900% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.730 mg | 0.006 mg | +12067% |
| Selenium, Se | 21.5 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1377 kj | 123 kj | +1020% |
| Ash | 8.20 g | 0.110 g | +7355% |
| Total Sugars | 32.9 g | — | |
| Glucose | — | 0 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 33.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 33.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 209 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 698 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 12.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 188 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.800 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.096 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.077 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.571 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.216 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.430 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.461 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.492 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 | 0.061 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.060 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.002 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 | 3.30 g | -100% |
| Caffeine | 25.0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 833 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
Calcium, Ca +46967% in Beverages, Dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with low-calorie sweeteners, powder Copper, Cu +39900% in Beverages, Dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with low-calorie sweeteners, powder Sodium, Na +21867% in Beverages, Dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with low-calorie sweeteners, powder Manganese, Mn +12067% in Beverages, Dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with low-calorie sweeteners, powder
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