Beverages vs Alcoholic beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverages, Malted drink mix, natural, powder, prepared with whole milk is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beverages 88
Alcoholic beverage 46
Protein (g)
Beverages 3.86
Alcoholic beverage 0.250
Carbs (g)
Beverages 10.2
Alcoholic beverage 0.770
Fat (g)
Beverages 3.62
Alcoholic beverage 0
Fiber (g)
Beverages 0.100
Alcoholic beverage 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverages, Malted drink mix, natural, powder, prepared with whole milk — 3.86g vs 0.250g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol — 46 vs 88 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, Malted drink mix, natural, 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 | 88 kcal | 46 kcal | +91% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 81.4 g | 92.9 g | -12% |
| Protein | 3.86 g | 0.250 g | +1444% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.62 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 10.2 g | 0.770 g | +1229% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.100 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.04 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.903 g | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 12.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.200 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.081 mg | 0.005 mg | +1520% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.242 mg | 0.015 mg | +1513% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.519 mg | 0.391 mg | +33% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.402 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.066 mg | 0.034 mg | +94% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 8.00 ug | 6.00 ug | +33% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 8.80 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.460 ug | 0.020 ug | +2200% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 33.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 6.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 117 mg | 4.00 mg | +2825% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.090 mg | 0.030 mg | +200% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 17.0 mg | 5.00 mg | +240% |
| Phosphorus, P | 106 mg | 12.0 mg | +783% |
| Potassium, K | 183 mg | 21.0 mg | +771% |
| Sodium, Na | 79.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +1875% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.430 mg | 0.010 mg | +4200% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.037 mg | 0.006 mg | +517% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.021 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 5.20 ug | 0.400 ug | +1200% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 369 kj | 191 kj | +93% |
| Ash | 0.890 g | 0.090 g | +889% |
| Total Sugars | 9.56 g | 0.090 g | +10522% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 8.00 ug | 6.00 ug | +33% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 8.00 ug | 6.00 ug | +33% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 32.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 117 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.500 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.085 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.078 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.074 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.081 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.085 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.324 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.916 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.397 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.012 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.892 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.276 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.191 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.085 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 | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.079 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.155 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.180 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.298 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.154 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.082 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.034 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.167 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.165 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.209 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.103 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.087 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.127 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.291 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.796 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.089 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.407 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.150 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 6.00 g | -100% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 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
Zinc, Zn +4200% in Beverages, Malted drink mix, natural, powder, prepared with whole milk Calcium, Ca +2825% in Beverages, Malted drink mix, natural, powder, prepared with whole milk Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin +2200% in Beverages, Malted drink mix, natural, powder, prepared with whole milk Sodium, Na +1875% in Beverages, Malted drink mix, natural, powder, prepared with whole milk
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