Beverages vs Alcoholic beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverages, Protein powder whey based is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beverages 352
Alcoholic beverage 46
Protein (g)
Beverages 78.1
Alcoholic beverage 0.250
Carbs (g)
Beverages 6.25
Alcoholic beverage 0.770
Fat (g)
Beverages 1.56
Alcoholic beverage 0
Fiber (g)
Beverages 3.10
Alcoholic beverage 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverages, Protein powder whey based — 78.1g vs 0.250g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol — 46 vs 352 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, Protein powder whey 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 | 352 kcal | 46 kcal | +665% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 3.44 g | 92.9 g | -96% |
| Protein | 78.1 g | 0.250 g | +31152% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.56 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.25 g | 0.770 g | +712% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.10 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.781 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.158 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 16.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.609 mg | 0.005 mg | +12080% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 2.02 mg | 0.015 mg | +13347% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.14 mg | 0.391 mg | +191% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 5.52 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.607 mg | 0.034 mg | +1685% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 33.0 ug | 6.00 ug | +450% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 224 mg | 8.80 mg | +2445% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.45 ug | 0.020 ug | +12150% |
| 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 | 469 mg | 4.00 mg | +11625% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.13 mg | 0.030 mg | +3667% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 195 mg | 5.00 mg | +3800% |
| Phosphorus, P | 1321 mg | 12.0 mg | +10908% |
| Potassium, K | 500 mg | 21.0 mg | +2281% |
| Sodium, Na | 156 mg | 4.00 mg | +3800% |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.18 mg | 0.010 mg | +61700% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.049 mg | 0.006 mg | +717% |
| Selenium, Se | 26.7 ug | 0.400 ug | +6575% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1472 kj | 191 kj | +671% |
| Ash | 10.6 g | 0.090 g | +11622% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0.090 g | -100% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 33.0 ug | 6.00 ug | +450% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 33.0 ug | 6.00 ug | +450% |
| 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) | 0.036 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.012 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.008 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.016 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.009 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.073 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.432 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.142 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.018 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.135 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 | 0.299 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.264 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.034 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 | = |
| Iodine | |||
| Iodine mcg/100gB | 97.7 mcg | — | |
* 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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