Ice cream 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)
Ice cream 331
Beverage 358
Protein (g)
Ice cream 4.10
Beverage 35.8
Carbs (g)
Ice cream 24.5
Beverage 41.0
Fat (g)
Ice cream 24.1
Beverage 5.10
Fiber (g)
Ice cream 0.800
Beverage 2.00
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, sugar-free, not reconstituted — 35.8g vs 4.10g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Ice cream, bar or stick, chocolate covered — 331 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 | Ice cream | Beverage | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 331 kcal | 358 kcal | -8% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 46.3 g | 7.40 g | +526% |
| Protein | 4.10 g | 35.8 g | -89% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 24.1 g | 5.10 g | +373% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 24.5 g | 41.0 g | -40% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.800 g | 2.00 g | -60% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 13.2 g | 2.16 g | +511% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.39 g | 1.19 g | +437% |
| Cholesterol | 28.0 mg | 44.0 mg | -36% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 138 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.062 mg | 1.50 mg | -96% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.261 mg | 0.350 mg | -25% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.175 mg | 25.6 mg | -99% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.479 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.043 mg | 2.00 mg | -98% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 7.00 ug | 500 ug | -99% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 500 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 29.7 mg | 267 mg | -89% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.490 ug | 3.10 ug | -84% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 19.0 ug | 2686 ug | -99% |
| Carotene, beta | 44.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +780% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.420 mg | 16.9 mg | -98% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.200 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 119 mg | 500 mg | -76% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.290 mg | 2.30 mg | -87% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28.0 mg | 410 mg | -93% |
| Phosphorus, P | 173 mg | 500 mg | -65% |
| Potassium, K | 305 mg | 1705 mg | -82% |
| Sodium, Na | 68.0 mg | 717 mg | -91% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.820 mg | 15.4 mg | -95% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.076 mg | 2.60 mg | -97% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.078 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 2.40 ug | 21.8 ug | -89% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1386 kj | 1498 kj | -7% |
| Ash | 1.00 g | 10.7 g | -91% |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | 39.0 g | -53% |
| 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 | 15.0 ug | 2686 ug | -99% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 123 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 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 | 120 ug | -99% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.180 g | 0.036 g | +400% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.151 g | 0.009 g | +1578% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.622 g | 0.009 g | +6811% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.588 g | 0.019 g | +2995% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 3.49 g | 0.010 g | +34780% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.83 g | 0.085 g | +2049% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 3.76 g | 1.10 g | +242% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.50 g | 0.841 g | +197% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.084 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.161 g | 0.031 g | +419% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 6.23 g | 1.15 g | +443% |
| 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 | 1.03 g | +217% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.97 g | 0.911 g | +226% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.283 g | 0.114 g | +148% |
| 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 | 52.0 mg | -94% |
| Theobromine | 32.0 mg | 608 mg | -95% |
* 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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