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 300
Beverage 358
Protein (g)
Cheese 19.8
Beverage 35.8
Carbs (g)
Cheese 0.460
Beverage 41.0
Fat (g)
Cheese 24.3
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 19.8g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cheese, camembert — 300 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 | 300 kcal | 358 kcal | -16% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 51.8 g | 7.40 g | +600% |
| Protein | 19.8 g | 35.8 g | -45% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 24.3 g | 5.10 g | +376% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.460 g | 41.0 g | -99% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 2.00 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 15.3 g | 2.16 g | +606% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 7.02 g | 1.19 g | +491% |
| Cholesterol | 72.0 mg | 44.0 mg | +64% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 138 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.028 mg | 1.50 mg | -98% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.488 mg | 0.350 mg | +39% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.630 mg | 25.6 mg | -98% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.36 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.227 mg | 2.00 mg | -89% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 62.0 ug | 500 ug | -88% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 500 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 15.4 mg | 267 mg | -94% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.30 ug | 3.10 ug | -58% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 241 ug | 2686 ug | -91% |
| Carotene, beta | 12.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +140% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.210 mg | 16.9 mg | -99% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.400 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 388 mg | 500 mg | -22% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.330 mg | 2.30 mg | -86% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20.0 mg | 410 mg | -95% |
| Phosphorus, P | 347 mg | 500 mg | -31% |
| Potassium, K | 187 mg | 1705 mg | -89% |
| Sodium, Na | 842 mg | 717 mg | +17% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.38 mg | 15.4 mg | -85% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.021 mg | 2.60 mg | -99% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.038 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 14.5 ug | 21.8 ug | -33% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1253 kj | 1498 kj | -16% |
| Ash | 3.68 g | 10.7 g | -66% |
| Total Sugars | 0.460 g | 39.0 g | -99% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 62.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 62.0 ug | 850 ug | -93% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 240 ug | 2686 ug | -91% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 820 IU | 8962 IU | -91% |
| 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) | 18.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.400 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 2.00 ug | 120 ug | -98% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.494 g | 0.036 g | +1272% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.283 g | 0.009 g | +3044% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.260 g | 0.009 g | +2789% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.590 g | 0.019 g | +3005% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.442 g | 0.010 g | +4320% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 2.69 g | 0.085 g | +3060% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 7.23 g | 1.10 g | +557% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.52 g | 0.841 g | +200% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.883 g | 0.031 g | +2748% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 5.75 g | 1.15 g | +401% |
| 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 | 0.724 g | 1.03 g | -30% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.450 g | 0.911 g | -51% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.274 g | 0.114 g | +140% |
| 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 | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.307 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.717 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.968 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.84 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.77 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.565 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.109 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.11 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.14 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.28 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.701 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.683 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.819 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.29 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 4.19 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.379 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.35 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.11 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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