Cheese vs Beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, sugar-free, not reconstituted is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cheese 239
Beverage 358
Protein (g)
Cheese 16.7
Beverage 35.8
Carbs (g)
Cheese 11.6
Beverage 41.0
Fat (g)
Cheese 14.0
Beverage 5.10
Fiber (g)
Cheese 0
Beverage 2.00
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, sugar-free, not reconstituted — 35.8g vs 16.7g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cheese, american cheddar, imitation — 239 vs 358 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, sugar-free, not reconstituted 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 | Cheese | Beverage | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 239 kcal | 358 kcal | -33% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 53.1 g | 7.40 g | +618% |
| Protein | 16.7 g | 35.8 g | -53% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.0 g | 5.10 g | +175% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.6 g | 41.0 g | -72% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 2.00 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 8.79 g | 2.16 g | +307% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.10 g | 1.19 g | +245% |
| Cholesterol | 36.0 mg | 44.0 mg | -18% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 138 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.050 mg | 1.50 mg | -97% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.430 mg | 0.350 mg | +23% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.130 mg | 25.6 mg | -99% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.120 mg | 2.00 mg | -94% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 7.00 ug | 500 ug | -99% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 500 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 0 mg | 267 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.400 ug | 3.10 ug | -87% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 114 ug | 2686 ug | -96% |
| Carotene, beta | 37.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +640% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.270 mg | 16.9 mg | -98% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 562 mg | 500 mg | +12% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.330 mg | 2.30 mg | -86% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 29.0 mg | 410 mg | -93% |
| Phosphorus, P | 712 mg | 500 mg | +42% |
| Potassium, K | 242 mg | 1705 mg | -86% |
| Sodium, Na | 1345 mg | 717 mg | +88% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.59 mg | 15.4 mg | -83% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.033 mg | 2.60 mg | -99% |
| Selenium, Se | 15.2 ug | 21.8 ug | -30% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1000 kj | 1498 kj | -33% |
| Ash | 4.60 g | 10.7 g | -57% |
| Total Sugars | 7.74 g | 39.0 g | -80% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 7.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 7.00 ug | 850 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 111 ug | 2686 ug | -96% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 430 IU | 8962 IU | -95% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 16.9 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 2.70 ug | 120 ug | -98% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.455 g | 0.036 g | +1164% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.270 g | 0.009 g | +2900% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.204 g | 0.009 g | +2167% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.336 g | 0.019 g | +1668% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.415 g | 0.010 g | +4050% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.44 g | 0.085 g | +1592% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 3.90 g | 1.10 g | +254% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.60 g | 0.841 g | +91% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.369 g | 0.031 g | +1090% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 3.44 g | 1.15 g | +200% |
| 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 | 0.409 g | 1.03 g | -60% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.264 g | 0.911 g | -71% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.145 g | 0.114 g | +27% |
| 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 | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 52.0 mg | -100% |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 608 mg | -100% |
* 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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