Cheese product vs Beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, not reconstituted — 19.9g vs 17.6g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cheese product, pasteurized process, American, reduced fat, fortified with vitamin D — 240 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 product | Beverage | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 240 kcal | 353 kcal | -32% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 51.8 g | 7.40 g | +600% |
| Protein | 17.6 g | 19.9 g | -12% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.1 g | 1.40 g | +907% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 10.6 g | 66.2 g | -84% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0.400 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 8.85 g | 0.560 g | +1480% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.13 g | 0.314 g | +1215% |
| Cholesterol | 53.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +342% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 76.9 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.070 mg | 0.850 mg | -92% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.480 mg | 0.200 mg | +140% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.180 mg | 14.2 mg | -99% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.080 mg | 1.14 mg | -93% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 18.0 ug | 285 ug | -94% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 285 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 36.2 mg | 148 mg | -76% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.11 ug | 1.71 ug | -35% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 250 ug | 625 ug | -60% |
| Carotene, beta | 80.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.270 mg | 9.37 mg | -97% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 5.30 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 529 mg | 285 mg | +86% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.200 mg | 12.8 mg | -98% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33.0 mg | 228 mg | -86% |
| Phosphorus, P | 829 mg | 427 mg | +94% |
| Potassium, K | 330 mg | 947 mg | -65% |
| Sodium, Na | 1201 mg | 385 mg | +212% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.36 mg | 8.55 mg | -72% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.030 mg | 1.42 mg | -98% |
| Selenium, Se | 12.4 ug | 12.1 ug | +2% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1003 kj | 1477 kj | -32% |
| Ash | 5.90 g | 5.10 g | +16% |
| Total Sugars | 8.02 g | 65.8 g | -88% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 18.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 18.0 ug | 485 ug | -96% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 243 ug | 625 ug | -61% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 945 IU | 2083 IU | -55% |
| 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) | 212 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 5.30 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 2.60 ug | 90.0 ug | -97% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.460 g | 0.010 g | +4500% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.270 g | 0.002 g | +13400% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.210 g | 0.003 g | +6900% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.340 g | 0.005 g | +6700% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.420 g | 0.003 g | +13900% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.45 g | 0.023 g | +6204% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 3.93 g | 0.286 g | +1274% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.61 g | 0.216 g | +645% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.370 g | 0.008 g | +4525% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 3.47 g | 0.302 g | +1049% |
| 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 | 0.410 g | 0.278 g | +47% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.270 g | 0.247 g | +9% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.150 g | 0.031 g | +384% |
| 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 | 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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