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 141
Beverage 358
Protein (g)
Ice cream 3.36
Beverage 35.8
Carbs (g)
Ice cream 23.1
Beverage 41.0
Fat (g)
Ice cream 3.69
Beverage 5.10
Fiber (g)
Ice cream 0
Beverage 2.00
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, sugar-free, not reconstituted — 35.8g vs 3.36g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Ice cream, light, soft serve, chocolate — 141 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 | 141 kcal | 358 kcal | -61% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 68.9 g | 7.40 g | +831% |
| Protein | 3.36 g | 35.8 g | -91% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.69 g | 5.10 g | -28% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 23.1 g | 41.0 g | -44% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 2.00 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.35 g | 2.16 g | +9% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.03 g | 1.19 g | -13% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.168 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 15.0 mg | 44.0 mg | -66% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 138 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.033 mg | 1.50 mg | -98% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.124 mg | 0.350 mg | -65% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.186 mg | 25.6 mg | -99% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.096 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.038 mg | 2.00 mg | -98% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 17.0 ug | 500 ug | -97% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 12.0 ug | 500 ug | -98% |
| Choline, total | 10.4 mg | 267 mg | -96% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.260 ug | 3.10 ug | -92% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 91.0 ug | 2686 ug | -97% |
| Carotene, beta | 5.00 ug | 5.00 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.080 mg | 16.9 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.700 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 134 mg | 500 mg | -73% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.600 mg | 2.30 mg | -74% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 36.0 mg | 410 mg | -91% |
| Phosphorus, P | 113 mg | 500 mg | -77% |
| Potassium, K | 207 mg | 1705 mg | -88% |
| Sodium, Na | 64.0 mg | 717 mg | -91% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.670 mg | 15.4 mg | -96% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.217 mg | 2.60 mg | -92% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.212 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 2.30 ug | 21.8 ug | -89% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 590 kj | 1498 kj | -61% |
| Ash | 0.880 g | 10.7 g | -92% |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | 39.0 g | -50% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 26.0 ug | 850 ug | -97% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 90.0 ug | 2686 ug | -97% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 336 IU | 8962 IU | -96% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 16.9 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 | 120 ug | -100% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.098 g | 0.036 g | +172% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.055 g | 0.009 g | +511% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.033 g | 0.009 g | +267% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.074 g | 0.019 g | +289% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.081 g | 0.010 g | +710% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.297 g | 0.085 g | +249% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.01 g | 1.10 g | -8% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.625 g | 0.841 g | -26% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.062 g | 0.031 g | +100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.931 g | 1.15 g | -19% |
| 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 | 1.03 g | -88% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.086 g | 0.911 g | -91% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.039 g | 0.114 g | -66% |
| 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 | 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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