Cheese spread 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 spread 290
Beverage 358
Protein (g)
Cheese spread 16.4
Beverage 35.8
Carbs (g)
Cheese spread 8.73
Beverage 41.0
Fat (g)
Cheese spread 21.2
Beverage 5.10
Fiber (g)
Cheese spread 0
Beverage 2.00
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, sugar-free, not reconstituted — 35.8g vs 16.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cheese spread, pasteurized process, American — 290 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 spread | Beverage | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 290 kcal | 358 kcal | -19% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 47.7 g | 7.40 g | +544% |
| Protein | 16.4 g | 35.8 g | -54% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 21.2 g | 5.10 g | +316% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.73 g | 41.0 g | -79% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 2.00 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 13.3 g | 2.16 g | +516% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.22 g | 1.19 g | +423% |
| Cholesterol | 55.0 mg | 44.0 mg | +25% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 138 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.048 mg | 1.50 mg | -97% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.431 mg | 0.350 mg | +23% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.131 mg | 25.6 mg | -99% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.686 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.117 mg | 2.00 mg | -94% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 7.00 ug | 500 ug | -99% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 500 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 36.2 mg | 267 mg | -86% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.400 ug | 3.10 ug | -87% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 173 ug | 2686 ug | -94% |
| Carotene, beta | 55.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +1000% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.190 mg | 16.9 mg | -99% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.400 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 562 mg | 500 mg | +12% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.330 mg | 2.30 mg | -86% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 29.0 mg | 410 mg | -93% |
| Phosphorus, P | 875 mg | 500 mg | +75% |
| Potassium, K | 242 mg | 1705 mg | -86% |
| Sodium, Na | 1625 mg | 717 mg | +127% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.59 mg | 15.4 mg | -83% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.033 mg | 2.60 mg | -99% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.020 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 11.3 ug | 21.8 ug | -48% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1215 kj | 1498 kj | -19% |
| Ash | 5.98 g | 10.7 g | -44% |
| Total Sugars | 7.32 g | 39.0 g | -81% |
| Fluoride, F | 35.0 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 7.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 7.00 ug | 850 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 168 ug | 2686 ug | -94% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 653 IU | 8962 IU | -93% |
| 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) | 16.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.400 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.80 ug | 120 ug | -99% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.688 g | 0.036 g | +1811% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.408 g | 0.009 g | +4433% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.311 g | 0.009 g | +3356% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.513 g | 0.019 g | +2600% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.632 g | 0.010 g | +6220% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 2.18 g | 0.085 g | +2466% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 5.91 g | 1.10 g | +437% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.43 g | 0.841 g | +189% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.560 g | 0.031 g | +1706% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 5.22 g | 1.15 g | +355% |
| 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 | 0.624 g | 1.03 g | -39% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.400 g | 0.911 g | -56% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.223 g | 0.114 g | +96% |
| 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) | 0.239 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.628 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.833 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.78 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.51 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.538 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.105 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.931 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.890 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.37 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.545 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.509 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.602 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.10 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.47 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.311 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.32 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.04 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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