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 265
Beverage 353
Protein (g)
Ice cream 5.33
Beverage 19.9
Carbs (g)
Ice cream 40.0
Beverage 66.2
Fat (g)
Ice cream 9.33
Beverage 1.40
Fiber (g)
Ice cream 9.30
Beverage 0.400
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, not reconstituted — 19.9g vs 5.33g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Ice cream, lowfat, no sugar added, cone, added peanuts and chocolate sauce — 265 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 | 265 kcal | 353 kcal | -25% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 43.8 g | 7.40 g | +493% |
| Protein | 5.33 g | 19.9 g | -73% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 9.33 g | 1.40 g | +566% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 40.0 g | 66.2 g | -40% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.30 g | 0.400 g | +2225% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.60 g | 0.560 g | +1078% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.06 g | 0.314 g | +238% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 7.00 mg | 12.0 mg | -42% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 76.9 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.182 mg | 0.850 mg | -79% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.200 mg | 0.200 mg | = |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.53 mg | 14.2 mg | -75% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.297 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.093 mg | 1.14 mg | -92% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 17.0 ug | 285 ug | -94% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 285 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 14.5 mg | 148 mg | -90% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.070 ug | 1.71 ug | -96% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 26.0 ug | 625 ug | -96% |
| Carotene, beta | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.700 mg | 9.37 mg | -93% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.200 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 133 mg | 285 mg | -53% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.480 mg | 12.8 mg | -96% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 65.0 mg | 228 mg | -71% |
| Phosphorus, P | 143 mg | 427 mg | -67% |
| Potassium, K | 213 mg | 947 mg | -78% |
| Sodium, Na | 113 mg | 385 mg | -71% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.06 mg | 8.55 mg | -88% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.360 mg | 1.42 mg | -75% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.677 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 3.90 ug | 12.1 ug | -68% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1110 kj | 1477 kj | -25% |
| Ash | 1.48 g | 5.10 g | -71% |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | 65.8 g | -84% |
| Starch | 0.580 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 17.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 17.0 ug | 485 ug | -96% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 26.0 ug | 625 ug | -96% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 89.0 IU | 2083 IU | -96% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 6.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 9.37 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 8.00 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.200 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.700 ug | 90.0 ug | -99% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.090 g | 0.010 g | +800% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.051 g | 0.002 g | +2450% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.030 g | 0.003 g | +900% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.068 g | 0.005 g | +1260% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.075 g | 0.003 g | +2400% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.286 g | 0.023 g | +1143% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 3.32 g | 0.286 g | +1059% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.018 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.61 g | 0.216 g | +646% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.244 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.516 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.292 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.008 g | -25% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.03 g | 0.302 g | +241% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.020 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.434 g | 0.278 g | +56% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.423 g | 0.247 g | +71% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.010 g | 0.031 g | -68% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.001 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 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 | 118 mg | 290 mg | -59% |
* 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 +2225% in Ice cream, lowfat, no sugar added, cone, added peanuts and chocolate sauce Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -100% in Ice cream, lowfat, no sugar added, cone, added peanuts and chocolate sauce Folate, total (Vitamin B9) -100% in Ice cream, lowfat, no sugar added, cone, added peanuts and chocolate sauce Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin -96% in Ice cream, lowfat, no sugar added, cone, added peanuts and chocolate sauce
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