Beverages vs Alcoholic beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverages, milk beverage, reduced fat, flavored and sweetened, Ready-to-drink, added calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beverages 77
Alcoholic beverage 28
Protein (g)
Beverages 3.05
Alcoholic beverage 0.200
Carbs (g)
Beverages 12.1
Alcoholic beverage 0.870
Fat (g)
Beverages 1.83
Alcoholic beverage 0
Fiber (g)
Beverages 0.400
Alcoholic beverage 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverages, milk beverage, reduced fat, flavored and sweetened, Ready-to-drink, added calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D — 3.05g vs 0.200g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUDWEISER SELECT — 28 vs 77 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, milk beverage, reduced fat, flavored and sweetened, Ready-to-drink, added calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D 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 | 77 kcal | 28 kcal | +175% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 82.3 g | 95.3 g | -14% |
| Protein | 3.05 g | 0.200 g | +1425% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.83 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 12.1 g | 0.870 g | +1289% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.400 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.12 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.470 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 8.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.200 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.036 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.172 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.085 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.328 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.035 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 4.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 15.1 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.490 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 51.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 4.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.030 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.10 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 164 mg | 4.00 mg | +4000% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.030 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10.0 mg | 6.00 mg | +67% |
| Phosphorus, P | 85.0 mg | — | |
| Potassium, K | 130 mg | 26.0 mg | +400% |
| Sodium, Na | 49.0 mg | 3.00 mg | +1533% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.450 mg | 0.010 mg | +4400% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.006 mg | 0.001 mg | +500% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.013 mg | 0.007 mg | +86% |
| Selenium, Se | 2.30 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 322 kj | 117 kj | +175% |
| Ash | 0.730 g | 0.080 g | +813% |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | — | |
| Glucose | — | 0 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 4.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 4.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 51.0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 175 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 45.0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.200 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.071 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.037 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.019 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.045 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.050 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.162 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.516 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.224 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.030 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.437 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.075 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.063 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.012 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 | 3.40 g | -100% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 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 +4400% in Beverages, milk beverage, reduced fat, flavored and sweetened, Ready-to-drink, added calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D Calcium, Ca +4000% in Beverages, milk beverage, reduced fat, flavored and sweetened, Ready-to-drink, added calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D Sodium, Na +1533% in Beverages, milk beverage, reduced fat, flavored and sweetened, Ready-to-drink, added calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D Protein +1425% in Beverages, milk beverage, reduced fat, flavored and sweetened, Ready-to-drink, added calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D
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