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?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUDWEISER SELECT — 0.200g vs 0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUDWEISER SELECT — 28 vs 388 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, drink mix, QUAKER OATS, GATORADE, orange flavor, 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 | 388 kcal | 28 kcal | +1286% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.51 g | 95.3 g | -97% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.200 g | -100% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.23 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 94.1 g | 0.870 g | +10717% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.400 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.011 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.802 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.220 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.055 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.022 mg | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 40.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +900% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.340 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.00 mg | 6.00 mg | -83% |
| Phosphorus, P | 120 mg | — | |
| Potassium, K | 30.0 mg | 26.0 mg | +15% |
| Sodium, Na | 63.0 mg | 3.00 mg | +2000% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.060 mg | 0.010 mg | +500% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.250 mg | 0.001 mg | +24900% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.050 mg | 0.007 mg | +614% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1621 kj | 117 kj | +1285% |
| Ash | 2.15 g | 0.080 g | +2588% |
| Total Sugars | 80.5 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 59.9 g | — | |
| Glucose | 20.0 g | 0 g | |
| Fructose | 0.200 g | 0 g | |
| Lactose | 0.200 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.200 g | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 3.40 g | |
* 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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