Ice cream 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)
Ice cream 331
Beverage 353
Protein (g)
Ice cream 4.10
Beverage 19.9
Carbs (g)
Ice cream 24.5
Beverage 66.2
Fat (g)
Ice cream 24.1
Beverage 1.40
Fiber (g)
Ice cream 0.800
Beverage 0.400
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, not reconstituted — 19.9g vs 4.10g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Ice cream, bar or stick, chocolate covered — 331 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 | Ice cream | Beverage | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 331 kcal | 353 kcal | -6% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 46.3 g | 7.40 g | +526% |
| Protein | 4.10 g | 19.9 g | -79% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 24.1 g | 1.40 g | +1621% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 24.5 g | 66.2 g | -63% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.800 g | 0.400 g | +100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 13.2 g | 0.560 g | +2257% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.39 g | 0.314 g | +1934% |
| Cholesterol | 28.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +133% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 76.9 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.062 mg | 0.850 mg | -93% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.261 mg | 0.200 mg | +31% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.175 mg | 14.2 mg | -99% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.479 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.043 mg | 1.14 mg | -96% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 7.00 ug | 285 ug | -98% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 285 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 29.7 mg | 148 mg | -80% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.490 ug | 1.71 ug | -71% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 19.0 ug | 625 ug | -97% |
| Carotene, beta | 44.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.420 mg | 9.37 mg | -96% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.200 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 119 mg | 285 mg | -58% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.290 mg | 12.8 mg | -98% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28.0 mg | 228 mg | -88% |
| Phosphorus, P | 173 mg | 427 mg | -59% |
| Potassium, K | 305 mg | 947 mg | -68% |
| Sodium, Na | 68.0 mg | 385 mg | -82% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.820 mg | 8.55 mg | -90% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.076 mg | 1.42 mg | -95% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.078 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 2.40 ug | 12.1 ug | -80% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1386 kj | 1477 kj | -6% |
| Ash | 1.00 g | 5.10 g | -80% |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | 65.8 g | -72% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 7.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 7.00 ug | 485 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 15.0 ug | 625 ug | -98% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 123 IU | 2083 IU | -94% |
| 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) | 7.00 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.200 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.30 ug | 90.0 ug | -99% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.180 g | 0.010 g | +1700% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.151 g | 0.002 g | +7450% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.622 g | 0.003 g | +20633% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.588 g | 0.005 g | +11660% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 3.49 g | 0.003 g | +116167% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.83 g | 0.023 g | +7843% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 3.76 g | 0.286 g | +1215% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.50 g | 0.216 g | +1058% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.084 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.161 g | 0.008 g | +1912% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 6.23 g | 0.302 g | +1962% |
| 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 | 3.26 g | 0.278 g | +1072% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.97 g | 0.247 g | +1104% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.283 g | 0.031 g | +813% |
| 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 | 3.00 mg | 25.0 mg | -88% |
| Theobromine | 32.0 mg | 290 mg | -89% |
* 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 Ice cream, bar or stick, chocolate covered Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -100% in Ice cream, bar or stick, chocolate covered Folate, total (Vitamin B9) -100% in Ice cream, bar or stick, chocolate covered Niacin (Vitamin B3) -99% in Ice cream, bar or stick, chocolate covered
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