Beverages vs Alcoholic beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverages, Whey protein powder isolate — 58.1g vs 0.250g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUD LIGHT — 29 vs 359 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, Whey protein powder isolate 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 | 359 kcal | 29 kcal | +1138% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 0.860 g | 95.0 g | -99% |
| Protein | 58.1 g | 0.250 g | +23156% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.16 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 29.1 g | 1.30 g | +2136% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.581 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.149 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 12.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 34.9 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.872 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.988 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 11.6 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 5.81 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.16 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 233 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 233 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 225 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 3.49 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 872 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 7.85 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 698 mg | 3.00 mg | +23167% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.26 mg | 0 mg | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 233 mg | 7.00 mg | +3229% |
| Phosphorus, P | 581 mg | 11.0 mg | +5182% |
| Potassium, K | 872 mg | 26.0 mg | +3254% |
| Sodium, Na | 372 mg | 3.00 mg | +12300% |
| Zinc, Zn | 8.72 mg | 0 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | 1.16 mg | 0.002 mg | +58050% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.16 mg | 0.006 mg | +19233% |
| Selenium, Se | 40.7 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1503 kj | 123 kj | +1122% |
| Ash | 10.8 g | 0.110 g | +9691% |
| Total Sugars | 1.16 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) | 395 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 3.49 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 872 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2907 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 7.85 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 46.5 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.023 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.046 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.150 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.060 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.026 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.114 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.021 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.018 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.003 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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