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 376
Beverage 358
Protein (g)
Cheese 22.2
Beverage 35.8
Carbs (g)
Cheese 1.60
Beverage 41.0
Fat (g)
Cheese 31.2
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 22.2g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, sugar-free, not reconstituted — 358 vs 376 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 | 376 kcal | 358 kcal | +5% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 42.8 g | 7.40 g | +478% |
| Protein | 22.2 g | 35.8 g | -38% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 31.2 g | 5.10 g | +512% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.60 g | 41.0 g | -96% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 2.00 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 19.7 g | 2.16 g | +809% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.93 g | 1.19 g | +651% |
| Cholesterol | 94.0 mg | 44.0 mg | +114% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 138 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.030 mg | 1.50 mg | -98% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.350 mg | 0.350 mg | = |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.070 mg | 25.6 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.070 mg | 2.00 mg | -96% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 8.00 ug | 500 ug | -98% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 500 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 36.2 mg | 267 mg | -86% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.700 ug | 3.10 ug | -77% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 254 ug | 2686 ug | -91% |
| Carotene, beta | 81.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +1520% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.270 mg | 16.9 mg | -98% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.600 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 616 mg | 500 mg | +23% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.390 mg | 2.30 mg | -83% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg | 410 mg | -95% |
| Phosphorus, P | 745 mg | 500 mg | +49% |
| Potassium, K | 162 mg | 1705 mg | -90% |
| Sodium, Na | 7.00 mg | 717 mg | -99% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.99 mg | 15.4 mg | -81% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.030 mg | 2.60 mg | -99% |
| Selenium, Se | 12.7 ug | 21.8 ug | -42% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1573 kj | 1498 kj | +5% |
| Ash | 2.21 g | 10.7 g | -79% |
| Total Sugars | 0.450 g | 39.0 g | -99% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 8.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 8.00 ug | 850 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 247 ug | 2686 ug | -91% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 959 IU | 8962 IU | -89% |
| 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) | 23.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.600 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 2.60 ug | 120 ug | -98% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 1.04 g | 0.036 g | +2783% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.359 g | 0.009 g | +3889% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.379 g | 0.009 g | +4111% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.639 g | 0.019 g | +3263% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.479 g | 0.010 g | +4690% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 3.20 g | 0.085 g | +3669% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 9.08 g | 1.10 g | +726% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 3.79 g | 0.841 g | +351% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 1.03 g | 0.031 g | +3216% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 7.49 g | 1.15 g | +553% |
| 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 | 0.988 g | 1.03 g | -4% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.609 g | 0.911 g | -33% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.379 g | 0.114 g | +232% |
| 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Carotene, beta +1520% in Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, low sodium Fiber, total dietary -100% in Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, low sodium Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -100% in Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, low sodium Niacin (Vitamin B3) -100% in Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, low sodium
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