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 141
Beverage 353
Protein (g)
Ice cream 3.36
Beverage 19.9
Carbs (g)
Ice cream 23.1
Beverage 66.2
Fat (g)
Ice cream 3.69
Beverage 1.40
Fiber (g)
Ice cream 0
Beverage 0.400
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, not reconstituted — 19.9g vs 3.36g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Ice cream, light, soft serve, chocolate — 141 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 | 141 kcal | 353 kcal | -60% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 68.9 g | 7.40 g | +831% |
| Protein | 3.36 g | 19.9 g | -83% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.69 g | 1.40 g | +164% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 23.1 g | 66.2 g | -65% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0.400 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.35 g | 0.560 g | +319% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.03 g | 0.314 g | +229% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.168 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 15.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +25% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 76.9 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.033 mg | 0.850 mg | -96% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.124 mg | 0.200 mg | -38% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.186 mg | 14.2 mg | -99% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.096 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.038 mg | 1.14 mg | -97% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 17.0 ug | 285 ug | -94% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 12.0 ug | 285 ug | -96% |
| Choline, total | 10.4 mg | 148 mg | -93% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.260 ug | 1.71 ug | -85% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 91.0 ug | 625 ug | -85% |
| Carotene, beta | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.080 mg | 9.37 mg | -99% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.700 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 134 mg | 285 mg | -53% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.600 mg | 12.8 mg | -95% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 36.0 mg | 228 mg | -84% |
| Phosphorus, P | 113 mg | 427 mg | -74% |
| Potassium, K | 207 mg | 947 mg | -78% |
| Sodium, Na | 64.0 mg | 385 mg | -83% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.670 mg | 8.55 mg | -92% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.217 mg | 1.42 mg | -85% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.212 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 2.30 ug | 12.1 ug | -81% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 590 kj | 1477 kj | -60% |
| Ash | 0.880 g | 5.10 g | -83% |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | 65.8 g | -70% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 26.0 ug | 485 ug | -95% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 90.0 ug | 625 ug | -86% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 336 IU | 2083 IU | -84% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 9.37 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 26.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.600 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.400 ug | 90.0 ug | -100% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.098 g | 0.010 g | +880% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.055 g | 0.002 g | +2650% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.033 g | 0.003 g | +1000% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.074 g | 0.005 g | +1380% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.081 g | 0.003 g | +2600% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.297 g | 0.023 g | +1191% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.01 g | 0.286 g | +254% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.625 g | 0.216 g | +189% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.062 g | 0.008 g | +675% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.931 g | 0.302 g | +208% |
| 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 | 0.125 g | 0.278 g | -55% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.086 g | 0.247 g | -65% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.039 g | 0.031 g | +26% |
| 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 | 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.
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