Beverages vs Alcoholic beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beverages 217
Alcoholic beverage 46
Protein (g)
Beverages 3.60
Alcoholic beverage 0.250
Carbs (g)
Beverages 85.9
Alcoholic beverage 0.770
Fat (g)
Beverages 0
Alcoholic beverage 0
Fiber (g)
Beverages 3.80
Alcoholic beverage 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder — 3.60g vs 0.250g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol — 46 vs 217 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder 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 | 217 kcal | 46 kcal | +372% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.80 g | 92.9 g | -98% |
| Protein | 3.60 g | 0.250 g | +1340% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 85.9 g | 0.770 g | +11056% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.80 g | 0 g | |
| 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 | 2400 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0 mg | 0.005 mg | -100% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 6.80 mg | 0.015 mg | +45233% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 80.0 mg | 0.391 mg | +20360% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 8.00 mg | 0.034 mg | +23429% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0 ug | 6.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 8.80 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0.020 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6006 ug | 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 | 1378 mg | 4.00 mg | +34350% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.070 mg | 0.030 mg | +133% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 275 mg | 5.00 mg | +5400% |
| Phosphorus, P | 629 mg | 12.0 mg | +5142% |
| Potassium, K | 3132 mg | 21.0 mg | +14814% |
| Sodium, Na | 81.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +1925% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0 mg | 0.010 mg | -100% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.003 mg | 0.006 mg | -50% |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | 0.400 ug | -100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 908 kj | 191 kj | +375% |
| Ash | 8.70 g | 0.090 g | +9567% |
| Total Sugars | 2.60 g | 0.090 g | +2789% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 6.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 0 ug | 6.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 6006 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 20000 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 | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0 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 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 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 | 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
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +45233% in Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder Calcium, Ca +34350% in Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +23429% in Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder Niacin (Vitamin B3) +20360% in Beverages, Orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, low calorie, powder
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