Beverages vs Alcoholic beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, with added nutrients, powder, prepared with whole milk is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beverages 87
Alcoholic beverage 46
Protein (g)
Beverages 3.29
Alcoholic beverage 0.250
Carbs (g)
Beverages 11.2
Alcoholic beverage 0.770
Fat (g)
Beverages 3.26
Alcoholic beverage 0
Fiber (g)
Beverages 0.400
Alcoholic beverage 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, with added nutrients, powder, prepared with whole milk — 3.29g vs 0.250g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol — 46 vs 87 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, with added nutrients, 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 | 87 kcal | 46 kcal | +89% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 81.3 g | 92.9 g | -13% |
| Protein | 3.29 g | 0.250 g | +1216% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.26 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.2 g | 0.770 g | +1353% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.400 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.87 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.823 g | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 10.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 12.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.287 mg | 0.005 mg | +5640% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.484 mg | 0.015 mg | +3127% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.16 mg | 0.391 mg | +965% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.398 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.383 mg | 0.034 mg | +1026% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 5.00 ug | 6.00 ug | -17% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 13.6 mg | 8.80 mg | +55% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.420 ug | 0.020 ug | +2000% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 357 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 6.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.070 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 3.10 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 139 mg | 4.00 mg | +3375% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.42 mg | 0.030 mg | +4633% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 17.0 mg | 5.00 mg | +240% |
| Phosphorus, P | 109 mg | 12.0 mg | +808% |
| Potassium, K | 217 mg | 21.0 mg | +933% |
| Sodium, Na | 87.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +2075% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.430 mg | 0.010 mg | +4200% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.074 mg | 0.006 mg | +1133% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.054 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 3.60 ug | 0.400 ug | +800% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 365 kj | 191 kj | +91% |
| Ash | 0.990 g | 0.090 g | +1000% |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | 0.090 g | +11556% |
| 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 | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 357 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1199 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 123 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.300 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.076 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.073 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.071 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.074 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.077 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.295 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.831 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.371 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.005 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.815 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.205 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.131 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.074 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 | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 6.00 g | -100% |
| Caffeine | 2.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | 28.0 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
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +5640% in Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, with added nutrients, powder, prepared with whole milk Iron, Fe +4633% in Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, with added nutrients, powder, prepared with whole milk Zinc, Zn +4200% in Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, with added nutrients, powder, prepared with whole milk Calcium, Ca +3375% in Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, with added nutrients, powder, prepared with whole milk
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