Cheese vs Beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, not reconstituted is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cheese 282
Beverage 353
Protein (g)
Cheese 24.7
Beverage 19.9
Carbs (g)
Cheese 3.41
Beverage 66.2
Fat (g)
Cheese 19.4
Beverage 1.40
Fiber (g)
Cheese 0
Beverage 0.400
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cheese, Mexican, blend, reduced fat — 24.7g vs 19.9g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cheese, Mexican, blend, reduced fat — 282 vs 353 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, 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 | 282 kcal | 353 kcal | -20% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 48.2 g | 7.40 g | +551% |
| Protein | 24.7 g | 19.9 g | +24% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 19.4 g | 1.40 g | +1286% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.41 g | 66.2 g | -95% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0.400 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.6 g | 0.560 g | +1968% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.02 g | 0.314 g | +1499% |
| Cholesterol | 62.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +417% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 76.9 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.030 mg | 0.850 mg | -96% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.300 mg | 0.200 mg | +50% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.060 mg | 14.2 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.084 mg | 1.14 mg | -93% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 20.0 ug | 285 ug | -93% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 285 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 13.5 mg | 148 mg | -91% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.66 ug | 1.71 ug | -3% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 155 ug | 625 ug | -75% |
| Carotene, beta | 50.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.170 mg | 9.37 mg | -98% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.400 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 1146 mg | 285 mg | +302% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.130 mg | 12.8 mg | -99% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 35.0 mg | 228 mg | -85% |
| Phosphorus, P | 583 mg | 427 mg | +37% |
| Potassium, K | 93.0 mg | 947 mg | -90% |
| Sodium, Na | 776 mg | 385 mg | +102% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.30 mg | 8.55 mg | -50% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.021 mg | 1.42 mg | -99% |
| Selenium, Se | 15.5 ug | 12.1 ug | +28% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1181 kj | 1477 kj | -20% |
| Ash | 4.30 g | 5.10 g | -16% |
| Total Sugars | 0.560 g | 65.8 g | -99% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 20.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 20.0 ug | 485 ug | -96% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 151 ug | 625 ug | -76% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 586 IU | 2083 IU | -72% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 9.37 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 14.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.400 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.60 ug | 90.0 ug | -98% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.720 g | 0.010 g | +7100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.420 g | 0.002 g | +20900% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.240 g | 0.003 g | +7900% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.520 g | 0.005 g | +10300% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.560 g | 0.003 g | +18567% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.88 g | 0.023 g | +8074% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.02 g | 0.286 g | +1655% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.24 g | 0.216 g | +937% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.300 g | 0.008 g | +3650% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 4.47 g | 0.302 g | +1380% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.040 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.750 g | 0.278 g | +170% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.570 g | 0.247 g | +131% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.130 g | 0.031 g | +319% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.030 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 | 25.0 mg | -100% |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 290 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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