Beverages vs Alcoholic beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beverages 61
Alcoholic beverage 46
Protein (g)
Beverages 6.59
Alcoholic beverage 0.250
Carbs (g)
Beverages 0.850
Alcoholic beverage 0.770
Fat (g)
Beverages 3.38
Alcoholic beverage 0
Fiber (g)
Beverages 0.400
Alcoholic beverage 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan — 6.59g vs 0.250g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol — 46 vs 61 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan 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 | 61 kcal | 46 kcal | +33% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 88.6 g | 92.9 g | -5% |
| Protein | 6.59 g | 0.250 g | +2536% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.38 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.850 g | 0.770 g | +10% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.400 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.508 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.10 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 4.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 19.4 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.170 mg | 0.005 mg | +3300% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.190 mg | 0.015 mg | +1167% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.39 mg | 0.391 mg | +511% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.20 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.208 mg | 0.034 mg | +512% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 39.0 ug | 6.00 ug | +550% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 41.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 0 mg | 8.80 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.600 ug | 0.020 ug | +2900% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 171 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 4.58 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.10 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 130 mg | 4.00 mg | +3150% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.960 mg | 0.030 mg | +3100% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 44.0 mg | 5.00 mg | +780% |
| Phosphorus, P | 136 mg | 12.0 mg | +1033% |
| Potassium, K | 179 mg | 21.0 mg | +752% |
| Sodium, Na | 72.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +1700% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.850 mg | 0.010 mg | +8400% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.014 mg | 0.006 mg | +133% |
| Selenium, Se | 4.50 ug | 0.400 ug | +1025% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 255 kj | 191 kj | +34% |
| Ash | 0.610 g | 0.090 g | +578% |
| Total Sugars | 0.600 g | 0.090 g | +567% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 6.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 69.0 ug | 6.00 ug | +1050% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 171 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 571 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 4.58 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 45.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 1.10 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 6.50 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.015 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.300 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.140 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.027 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.014 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.011 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.05 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.043 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.767 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.463 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.222 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
Zinc, Zn +8400% in Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +3300% in Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan Calcium, Ca +3150% in Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan Iron, Fe +3100% in Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan
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