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 222
Beverage 358
Protein (g)
Ice cream 4.10
Beverage 35.8
Carbs (g)
Ice cream 22.2
Beverage 41.0
Fat (g)
Ice cream 13.0
Beverage 5.10
Fiber (g)
Ice cream 0.700
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, soft serve, chocolate — 222 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 | 222 kcal | 358 kcal | -38% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 59.8 g | 7.40 g | +708% |
| Protein | 4.10 g | 35.8 g | -89% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 13.0 g | 5.10 g | +155% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 22.2 g | 41.0 g | -46% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.700 g | 2.00 g | -65% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7.46 g | 2.16 g | +245% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.49 g | 1.19 g | +194% |
| Cholesterol | 91.0 mg | 44.0 mg | +107% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.800 mg | 138 mg | -99% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.049 mg | 1.50 mg | -97% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.182 mg | 0.350 mg | -48% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.095 mg | 25.6 mg | -100% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.506 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.048 mg | 2.00 mg | -98% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 9.00 ug | 500 ug | -98% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 500 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 26.0 mg | 267 mg | -90% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.500 ug | 3.10 ug | -84% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 162 ug | 2686 ug | -94% |
| Carotene, beta | 30.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +500% |
| Carotene, alpha | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.610 mg | 16.9 mg | -96% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.700 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 131 mg | 500 mg | -74% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.210 mg | 2.30 mg | -91% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12.0 mg | 410 mg | -97% |
| Phosphorus, P | 116 mg | 500 mg | -77% |
| Potassium, K | 177 mg | 1705 mg | -90% |
| Sodium, Na | 61.0 mg | 717 mg | -91% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.520 mg | 15.4 mg | -97% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.030 mg | 2.60 mg | -99% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.005 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 3.00 ug | 21.8 ug | -86% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 930 kj | 1498 kj | -38% |
| Ash | 0.900 g | 10.7 g | -92% |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | 39.0 g | -46% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 9.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 9.00 ug | 850 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 159 ug | 2686 ug | -94% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 589 IU | 8962 IU | -93% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 151 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 16.9 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 29.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.700 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.900 ug | 120 ug | -99% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.390 g | 0.036 g | +983% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.230 g | 0.009 g | +2456% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.130 g | 0.009 g | +1344% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.300 g | 0.019 g | +1479% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.340 g | 0.010 g | +3300% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.24 g | 0.085 g | +1359% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 3.36 g | 1.10 g | +205% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.47 g | 0.841 g | +75% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.270 g | 0.031 g | +771% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 3.22 g | 1.15 g | +181% |
| 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 | 0.460 g | 1.03 g | -55% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.280 g | 0.911 g | -69% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.180 g | 0.114 g | +58% |
| 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 | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.048 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.169 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.215 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.353 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.296 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.091 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.036 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.176 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.170 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.241 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.172 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.099 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.164 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.300 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.745 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.163 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.374 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.216 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 2.00 mg | 52.0 mg | -96% |
| Theobromine | 69.0 mg | 608 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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