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 173
Beverage 358
Protein (g)
Cheese 24.4
Beverage 35.8
Carbs (g)
Cheese 1.91
Beverage 41.0
Fat (g)
Cheese 7.00
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 24.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby — 173 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 | 173 kcal | 358 kcal | -52% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 63.1 g | 7.40 g | +753% |
| Protein | 24.4 g | 35.8 g | -32% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.00 g | 5.10 g | +37% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.91 g | 41.0 g | -95% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 2.00 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.34 g | 2.16 g | +101% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.08 g | 1.19 g | +75% |
| Cholesterol | 21.0 mg | 44.0 mg | -52% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 138 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.012 mg | 1.50 mg | -99% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.221 mg | 0.350 mg | -37% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.051 mg | 25.6 mg | -100% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.183 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.045 mg | 2.00 mg | -98% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 11.0 ug | 500 ug | -98% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 500 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 15.4 mg | 267 mg | -94% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.490 ug | 3.10 ug | -84% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 60.0 ug | 2686 ug | -98% |
| Carotene, beta | 4.00 ug | 5.00 ug | -20% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.060 mg | 16.9 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.100 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 415 mg | 500 mg | -17% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.420 mg | 2.30 mg | -82% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg | 410 mg | -96% |
| Phosphorus, P | 484 mg | 500 mg | -3% |
| Potassium, K | 66.0 mg | 1705 mg | -96% |
| Sodium, Na | 873 mg | 717 mg | +22% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.82 mg | 15.4 mg | -88% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.021 mg | 2.60 mg | -99% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.006 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 14.5 ug | 21.8 ug | -33% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 724 kj | 1498 kj | -52% |
| Ash | 3.64 g | 10.7 g | -66% |
| Total Sugars | 0.520 g | 39.0 g | -99% |
| Fluoride, F | 34.9 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 11.0 ug | 850 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 60.0 ug | 2686 ug | -98% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 207 IU | 8962 IU | -98% |
| 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) | 5.00 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.100 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.600 ug | 120 ug | -99% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.222 g | 0.036 g | +517% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.063 g | 0.009 g | +600% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.072 g | 0.009 g | +700% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.137 g | 0.019 g | +621% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.101 g | 0.010 g | +910% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.889 g | 0.085 g | +946% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.98 g | 1.10 g | +80% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.873 g | 0.841 g | +4% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.231 g | 0.031 g | +645% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.85 g | 1.15 g | +61% |
| 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 | 0.222 g | 1.03 g | -78% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.156 g | 0.911 g | -83% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.067 g | 0.114 g | -41% |
| 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) | 0.286 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.798 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.39 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.14 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.87 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.588 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.111 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.18 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.08 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.50 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.847 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.786 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.633 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.44 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 5.48 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.385 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.53 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.31 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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