Dessert topping 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)
Dessert topping 194
Beverage 358
Protein (g)
Dessert topping 3.61
Beverage 35.8
Carbs (g)
Dessert topping 17.1
Beverage 41.0
Fat (g)
Dessert topping 12.7
Beverage 5.10
Fiber (g)
Dessert topping 0
Beverage 2.00
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, sugar-free, not reconstituted — 35.8g vs 3.61g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Dessert topping, powdered, 1.5 ounce prepared with 1/2 cup milk — 194 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 | Dessert topping | Beverage | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 194 kcal | 358 kcal | -46% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 65.7 g | 7.40 g | +788% |
| Protein | 3.61 g | 35.8 g | -90% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 12.7 g | 5.10 g | +149% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 17.1 g | 41.0 g | -58% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 2.00 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 10.7 g | 2.16 g | +394% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.843 g | 1.19 g | -29% |
| Cholesterol | 10.0 mg | 44.0 mg | -77% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.700 mg | 138 mg | -99% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.027 mg | 1.50 mg | -98% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.117 mg | 0.350 mg | -67% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.060 mg | 25.6 mg | -100% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.226 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.030 mg | 2.00 mg | -99% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 4.00 ug | 500 ug | -99% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 500 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 10.6 mg | 267 mg | -96% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.260 ug | 3.10 ug | -92% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 34.0 ug | 2686 ug | -99% |
| Carotene, beta | 5.00 ug | 5.00 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.450 mg | 16.9 mg | -97% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.900 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 90.0 mg | 500 mg | -82% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.040 mg | 2.30 mg | -98% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10.0 mg | 410 mg | -98% |
| Phosphorus, P | 86.0 mg | 500 mg | -83% |
| Potassium, K | 151 mg | 1705 mg | -91% |
| Sodium, Na | 66.0 mg | 717 mg | -91% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.270 mg | 15.4 mg | -98% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.012 mg | 2.60 mg | -100% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.005 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 4.80 ug | 21.8 ug | -78% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 811 kj | 1498 kj | -46% |
| Ash | 0.800 g | 10.7 g | -93% |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | 39.0 g | -56% |
| Sucrose | 13.4 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 3.75 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 4.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 4.00 ug | 850 ug | -100% |
| Betaine | 0.500 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 34.0 ug | 2686 ug | -99% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 120 IU | 8962 IU | -99% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 16.9 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 38.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.900 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 2.70 ug | 120 ug | -98% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.077 g | 0.036 g | +114% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.046 g | 0.009 g | +411% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.194 g | 0.009 g | +2056% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.302 g | 0.019 g | +1489% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 3.70 g | 0.010 g | +36940% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.68 g | 0.085 g | +1879% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.99 g | 1.10 g | +81% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.65 g | 0.841 g | +215% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.053 g | 0.031 g | +71% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.754 g | 1.15 g | -34% |
| 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 | 0.201 g | 1.03 g | -80% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.166 g | 0.911 g | -82% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.034 g | 0.114 g | -70% |
| 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 | = |
| Phytosterols | 0 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.072 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.157 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.198 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.318 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.204 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.093 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.018 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.175 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.182 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.230 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.104 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.092 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.114 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.262 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.758 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.080 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.391 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.155 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
Fiber, total dietary -100% in Dessert topping, powdered, 1.5 ounce prepared with 1/2 cup milk Niacin (Vitamin B3) -100% in Dessert topping, powdered, 1.5 ounce prepared with 1/2 cup milk Folate, total (Vitamin B9) -100% in Dessert topping, powdered, 1.5 ounce prepared with 1/2 cup milk Copper, Cu -100% in Dessert topping, powdered, 1.5 ounce prepared with 1/2 cup milk
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