Beverages vs Alcoholic beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverages, NESTLE, Boost plus, nutritional drink, ready-to-drink is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beverages 138
Alcoholic beverage 29
Protein (g)
Beverages 5.38
Alcoholic beverage 0.250
Carbs (g)
Beverages 17.3
Alcoholic beverage 1.30
Fat (g)
Beverages 5.38
Alcoholic beverage 0
Fiber (g)
Beverages 1.20
Alcoholic beverage 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverages, NESTLE, Boost plus, nutritional drink, ready-to-drink — 5.38g vs 0.250g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUD LIGHT — 29 vs 138 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, NESTLE, Boost plus, nutritional drink, ready-to-drink 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 | 138 kcal | 29 kcal | +376% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 71.1 g | 95.0 g | -25% |
| Protein | 5.38 g | 0.250 g | +2052% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.38 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 17.3 g | 1.30 g | +1230% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.20 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.420 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.55 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 4.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 23.1 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.144 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.163 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.54 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.961 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.269 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 38.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 38.0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 21.1 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.810 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 84.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 144 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 5.19 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 2.30 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 135 mg | 3.00 mg | +4400% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.73 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 38.0 mg | 7.00 mg | +443% |
| Phosphorus, P | 115 mg | 11.0 mg | +945% |
| Potassium, K | 138 mg | 26.0 mg | +431% |
| Sodium, Na | 77.0 mg | 3.00 mg | +2467% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.73 mg | 0 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.192 mg | 0.002 mg | +9500% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.269 mg | 0.006 mg | +4383% |
| Selenium, Se | 6.70 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 579 kj | 123 kj | +371% |
| Ash | 0.970 g | 0.110 g | +782% |
| Total Sugars | 8.46 g | — | |
| Glucose | — | 0 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 65.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.810 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 72.0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 480 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 92.0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 2.30 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 12.3 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.001 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) | 0.004 g | — | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.029 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.139 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.158 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.036 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.21 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.026 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.122 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.101 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.006 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 | 3.30 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
Copper, Cu +9500% in Beverages, NESTLE, Boost plus, nutritional drink, ready-to-drink Calcium, Ca +4400% in Beverages, NESTLE, Boost plus, nutritional drink, ready-to-drink Manganese, Mn +4383% in Beverages, NESTLE, Boost plus, nutritional drink, ready-to-drink Sodium, Na +2467% in Beverages, NESTLE, Boost plus, nutritional drink, ready-to-drink
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