Beverages vs Alcoholic beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverages, Protein powder soy based is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beverages 388
Alcoholic beverage 46
Protein (g)
Beverages 55.6
Alcoholic beverage 0.250
Carbs (g)
Beverages 28.9
Alcoholic beverage 0.770
Fat (g)
Beverages 5.56
Alcoholic beverage 0
Fiber (g)
Beverages 6.70
Alcoholic beverage 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverages, Protein powder soy based — 55.6g vs 0.250g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol — 46 vs 388 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, Protein powder soy based 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 | 388 kcal | 46 kcal | +743% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 4.13 g | 92.9 g | -96% |
| Protein | 55.6 g | 0.250 g | +22124% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.56 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 28.9 g | 0.770 g | +3652% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.70 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.11 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.06 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.288 mg | 0.005 mg | +5660% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.164 mg | 0.015 mg | +993% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.36 mg | 0.391 mg | +503% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.164 mg | 0.034 mg | +382% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 289 ug | 6.00 ug | +4717% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 313 mg | 8.80 mg | +3456% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0.020 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 178 mg | 4.00 mg | +4350% |
| Iron, Fe | 12.0 mg | 0.030 mg | +39900% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 64.0 mg | 5.00 mg | +1180% |
| Phosphorus, P | 1272 mg | 12.0 mg | +10500% |
| Potassium, K | 933 mg | 21.0 mg | +4343% |
| Sodium, Na | 733 mg | 4.00 mg | +18225% |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.60 mg | 0.010 mg | +65900% |
| Copper, Cu | 2.62 mg | 0.006 mg | +43567% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.30 ug | 0.400 ug | +225% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1622 kj | 191 kj | +749% |
| Ash | 5.87 g | 0.090 g | +6422% |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | 0.090 g | +24589% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 289 ug | 6.00 ug | +4717% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 289 ug | 6.00 ug | +4717% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 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) | 0.013 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.508 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.170 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.013 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.04 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 | 2.70 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.38 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.320 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) | 0.722 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 2.17 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.76 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 4.60 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 3.55 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.722 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.722 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 2.96 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 2.17 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.83 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 4.27 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.51 g | — | |
| Alanine | 2.43 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 6.58 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 10.8 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 2.37 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.89 g | — | |
| Serine | 2.96 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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