Cheese food 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 food 331
Beverage 358
Protein (g)
Cheese food 19.7
Beverage 35.8
Carbs (g)
Cheese food 8.32
Beverage 41.0
Fat (g)
Cheese food 24.5
Beverage 5.10
Fiber (g)
Cheese food 0
Beverage 2.00
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, sugar-free, not reconstituted — 35.8g vs 19.7g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cheese food, cold pack, American — 331 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 food | Beverage | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 331 kcal | 358 kcal | -8% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 43.1 g | 7.40 g | +483% |
| Protein | 19.7 g | 35.8 g | -45% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 24.5 g | 5.10 g | +380% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.32 g | 41.0 g | -80% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 2.00 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 15.4 g | 2.16 g | +610% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 7.16 g | 1.19 g | +503% |
| Cholesterol | 64.0 mg | 44.0 mg | +45% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 138 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.030 mg | 1.50 mg | -98% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.446 mg | 0.350 mg | +27% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.074 mg | 25.6 mg | -100% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.977 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.141 mg | 2.00 mg | -93% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 5.00 ug | 500 ug | -99% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 500 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | — | 267 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.28 ug | 3.10 ug | -59% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 2686 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 5.00 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 16.9 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 497 mg | 500 mg | -1% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.840 mg | 2.30 mg | -63% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30.0 mg | 410 mg | -93% |
| Phosphorus, P | 400 mg | 500 mg | -20% |
| Potassium, K | 363 mg | 1705 mg | -79% |
| Sodium, Na | 966 mg | 717 mg | +35% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.01 mg | 15.4 mg | -80% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.030 mg | 2.60 mg | -99% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 16.2 ug | 21.8 ug | -26% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1386 kj | 1498 kj | -7% |
| Ash | 4.44 g | 10.7 g | -59% |
| Total Sugars | — | 39.0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 5.00 ug | 850 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 2.00 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 2686 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 705 IU | 8962 IU | -92% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 16.9 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 120 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.793 g | 0.036 g | +2103% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.470 g | 0.009 g | +5122% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.358 g | 0.009 g | +3878% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.591 g | 0.019 g | +3011% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.728 g | 0.010 g | +7180% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 2.51 g | 0.085 g | +2856% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 6.81 g | 1.10 g | +519% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.81 g | 0.841 g | +234% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.646 g | 0.031 g | +1984% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 6.01 g | 1.15 g | +424% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.719 g | 1.03 g | -30% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.461 g | 0.911 g | -49% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.257 g | 0.114 g | +125% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 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 | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.287 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.638 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.909 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.74 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.95 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.509 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.126 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.999 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.08 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.18 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.823 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.801 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.493 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.21 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 4.08 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.324 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.00 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.949 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 52.0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 608 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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