Candies vs Beverages
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, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder — 20.2g vs 5.00g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder — 315 vs 500 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, 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 | Candies | Beverages | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 500 kcal | 315 kcal | +59% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 0.650 g | 5.09 g | -87% |
| Protein | 5.00 g | 20.2 g | -75% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 26.0 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 67.0 g | 58.7 g | +14% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.90 g | 8.50 g | -78% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 16.0 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.137 g | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 13.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.500 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.985 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 10.8 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 4.53 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.356 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 103 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 118 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 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 | 100 mg | 118 mg | -15% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.700 mg | 2.26 mg | -69% |
| Magnesium, Mg | — | 272 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | — | 239 mg | |
| Potassium, K | 305 mg | 6040 mg | -95% |
| Sodium, Na | 150 mg | 72.0 mg | +108% |
| Zinc, Zn | — | 1.69 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.550 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 133 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 5.30 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2092 kj | 1320 kj | +58% |
| Ash | 1.35 g | 16.0 g | -92% |
| Total Sugars | 55.0 g | 5.53 g | +895% |
| Starch | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 103 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 103 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 107 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 | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 0.043 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 0.007 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.002 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 0.013 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 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 0.040 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.082 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 | |
| Caffeine | 30.0 mg | 5714 mg | -99% |
| Theobromine | 168 mg | 71.0 mg | +137% |
| Fluoride | |||
| Mean mcg/100g ** | — | 89772 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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