Cheese spread 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 spread 176
Beverage 353
Protein (g)
Cheese spread 13.4
Beverage 19.9
Carbs (g)
Cheese spread 10.7
Beverage 66.2
Fat (g)
Cheese spread 8.88
Beverage 1.40
Fiber (g)
Cheese spread 0
Beverage 0.400
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, not reconstituted — 19.9g vs 13.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat — 176 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 spread | Beverage | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 176 kcal | 353 kcal | -50% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 61.8 g | 7.40 g | +735% |
| Protein | 13.4 g | 19.9 g | -33% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 8.88 g | 1.40 g | +534% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 10.7 g | 66.2 g | -84% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0.400 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.65 g | 0.560 g | +908% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.46 g | 0.314 g | +683% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.327 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 38.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +217% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 76.9 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.038 mg | 0.850 mg | -96% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.442 mg | 0.200 mg | +121% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.153 mg | 14.2 mg | -99% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.797 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.099 mg | 1.14 mg | -91% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0 ug | 285 ug | -100% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 285 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 42.6 mg | 148 mg | -71% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.17 ug | 1.71 ug | -32% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 185 ug | 625 ug | -70% |
| Carotene, beta | 27.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.460 mg | 9.37 mg | -95% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 557 mg | 285 mg | +95% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.360 mg | 12.8 mg | -97% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27.0 mg | 228 mg | -88% |
| Phosphorus, P | 931 mg | 427 mg | +118% |
| Potassium, K | 250 mg | 947 mg | -74% |
| Sodium, Na | 1102 mg | 385 mg | +186% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.81 mg | 8.55 mg | -79% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.032 mg | 1.42 mg | -98% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.026 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 15.5 ug | 12.1 ug | +28% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 738 kj | 1477 kj | -50% |
| Ash | 5.18 g | 5.10 g | +2% |
| Total Sugars | 7.06 g | 65.8 g | -89% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 0 ug | 485 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 183 ug | 625 ug | -71% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 656 IU | 2083 IU | -69% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 11.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 9.37 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 90.0 ug | -100% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.205 g | 0.010 g | +1950% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.156 g | 0.002 g | +7700% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.104 g | 0.003 g | +3367% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.247 g | 0.005 g | +4840% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.280 g | 0.003 g | +9233% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.906 g | 0.023 g | +3839% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.098 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.61 g | 0.286 g | +813% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.057 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.962 g | 0.216 g | +345% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.014 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.092 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.152 g | 0.008 g | +1800% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.121 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.018 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.17 g | 0.302 g | +620% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 1.94 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.019 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0.005 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.415 g | 0.278 g | +49% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.331 g | 0.247 g | +34% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.226 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.045 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.039 g | 0.031 g | +26% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.039 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3i | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.011 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.011 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.017 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.006 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.266 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.031 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.235 g | — | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.060 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.061 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.
Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat nutrition facts Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, not reconstituted nutrition facts Compare other foods →
Dig deeper — biggest differences
Sodium, Na +186% in Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +121% in Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat Phosphorus, P +118% in Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat Fiber, total dietary -100% in Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat
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