Is Beverages, drink mix, QUAKER OATS, GATORADE, orange flavor, powder healthier than Honey?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, Honey scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

Beverages vs Honey

Q: Which has more protein, Beverages, drink mix, QUAKER OATS, GATORADE, orange flavor, powder or Honey?

Honey has more protein at 0.300g per 100g, compared to 0g for Beverages, drink mix, QUAKER OATS, GATORADE, orange flavor, powder.

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy

Honey is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Beverages 388

Honey 304

Protein (g)

Beverages 0

Honey 0.300

Carbs (g)

Beverages 94.1

Honey 82.4

Fat (g)

Beverages 1.23

Honey 0

Fiber (g)

Beverages 0

Honey 0.200

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Honey — 0.300g vs 0g per 100g.

Which has fewer calories?

Honey — 304 vs 388 kcal per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Honey 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	Honey	Diff
Energy
Energy	388 kcal	304 kcal	+28%
Macronutrients
Water	2.51 g	17.1 g	-85%
Protein	0 g	0.300 g	-100%
Total lipid (fat)	1.23 g	0 g
Carbohydrate, by difference	94.1 g	82.4 g	+14%
Fiber, total dietary	0 g	0.200 g	-100%
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated	0 g	0 g	=
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	0 g	0 g	=
Fatty acids, total trans	0 g	—
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	0.400 mg	0.500 mg	-20%
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.011 mg	0 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.802 mg	0.038 mg	+2011%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	0.220 mg	0.121 mg	+82%
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)	0.055 mg	0.068 mg	-19%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.022 mg	0.024 mg	-8%
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	—	2.00 ug
Folate, total (Vitamin B9)	—	0 ug
Choline, total	—	2.20 mg
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin	—	0 ug
Vitamin A, RAE	—	0 ug
Carotene, beta	—	0 ug
Carotene, alpha	—	0 ug
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	—	0 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	—	0 ug
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	40.0 mg	6.00 mg	+567%
Iron, Fe	0.340 mg	0.420 mg	-19%
Magnesium, Mg	1.00 mg	2.00 mg	-50%
Phosphorus, P	120 mg	4.00 mg	+2900%
Potassium, K	30.0 mg	52.0 mg	-42%
Sodium, Na	63.0 mg	4.00 mg	+1475%
Zinc, Zn	0.060 mg	0.220 mg	-73%
Copper, Cu	0.250 mg	0.036 mg	+594%
Manganese, Mn	0.050 mg	0.080 mg	-37%
Selenium, Se	—	0.800 ug
Other Nutrients
Energy	1621 kj	1272 kj	+27%
Ash	2.15 g	0.200 g	+975%
Total Sugars	80.5 g	82.1 g	-2%
Sucrose	59.9 g	0.890 g	+6630%
Glucose	20.0 g	35.8 g	-44%
Fructose	0.200 g	40.9 g	-100%
Lactose	0.200 g	—
Maltose	0.200 g	1.44 g	-86%
Galactose	—	3.10 g
Fluoride, F	—	7.00 ug
Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic)	—	2.00 ug
Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents)	—	2.00 ug
Betaine	—	1.70 mg
Vitamin B-12, added	—	0 ug
Retinol	—	0 ug
Beta-carotene (Provitamin A)	—	0 ug
Vitamin A, IU	—	0 IU
Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A)	—	0 ug
Lycopene	—	0 ug
Vitamin E, added	—	0 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total)	—	0 IU
Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone	—	0 ug
SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid)	—	0 g
SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid)	—	0 g
SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid)	—	0 g
SFA 10:0 (Capric acid)	—	0 g
SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid)	—	0 g
SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid)	—	0 g
SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid)	—	0 g
SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid)	—	0 g
MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid)	—	0 g
MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family)	—	0 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 g	0 g	=
PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid)	—	0 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
Tryptophan (EAA)	—	0.004 g
Threonine (EAA)	—	0.004 g
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	—	0.008 g
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	—	0.010 g
Lysine (EAA)	—	0.008 g
Methionine (EAA)	—	0.001 g
Cystine (conditionally essential)	—	0.003 g
Phenylalanine (EAA)	—	0.011 g
Tyrosine (conditionally essential)	—	0.008 g
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	—	0.009 g
Arginine (conditionally essential)	—	0.005 g
Histidine (EAA)	—	0.001 g
Alanine	—	0.006 g
Aspartic acid	—	0.027 g
Glutamic acid	—	0.018 g
Glycine (conditionally essential)	—	0.007 g
Proline (conditionally essential)	—	0.090 g
Serine	—	0.006 g
Alcohol, ethyl	—	0 g
Caffeine	—	0 mg
Theobromine	—	0 mg
Choline
Choline from glycerophoshocholine	—	0.700 mg
Choline from phosphatidylcholine	—	0.100 mg
Choline from phosphocholine	—	0.100 mg
Choline from sphingomyelin	—	0 mg
Free Choline	—	1.20 mg
Total Choline	—	2.20 mg
Iodine
Iodine mcg/100gB	—	0.700 mcg
Fluoride
Mean mcg/100g **	—	7.00 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

Phosphorus, P +2900% in Beverages, drink mix, QUAKER OATS, GATORADE, orange flavor, powder Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +2011% in Beverages, drink mix, QUAKER OATS, GATORADE, orange flavor, powder Sodium, Na +1475% in Beverages, drink mix, QUAKER OATS, GATORADE, orange flavor, powder Copper, Cu +594% in Beverages, drink mix, QUAKER OATS, GATORADE, orange flavor, powder

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