Imitation cheese 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)
Imitation cheese 390
Beverage 353
Protein (g)
Imitation cheese 25.0
Beverage 19.9
Carbs (g)
Imitation cheese 1.00
Beverage 66.2
Fat (g)
Imitation cheese 32.0
Beverage 1.40
Fiber (g)
Imitation cheese 0
Beverage 0.400
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol — 25.0g vs 19.9g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, not reconstituted — 353 vs 390 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 | Imitation cheese | Beverage | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 390 kcal | 353 kcal | +10% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 38.0 g | 7.40 g | +414% |
| Protein | 25.0 g | 19.9 g | +26% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 32.0 g | 1.40 g | +2186% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.00 g | 66.2 g | -98% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0.400 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.82 g | 0.560 g | +938% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 14.1 g | 0.314 g | +4399% |
| Cholesterol | 15.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +25% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 76.9 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.030 mg | 0.850 mg | -96% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.360 mg | 0.200 mg | +80% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.080 mg | 14.2 mg | -99% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.070 mg | 1.14 mg | -94% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 18.0 ug | 285 ug | -94% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 285 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 0.100 mg | 148 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.830 ug | 1.71 ug | -51% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 115 ug | 625 ug | -82% |
| Carotene, beta | 28.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.280 mg | 9.37 mg | -97% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 705 mg | 285 mg | +147% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.700 mg | 12.8 mg | -95% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30.0 mg | 228 mg | -87% |
| Phosphorus, P | 530 mg | 427 mg | +24% |
| Potassium, K | 55.0 mg | 947 mg | -94% |
| Sodium, Na | 670 mg | 385 mg | +74% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.00 mg | 8.55 mg | -65% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.030 mg | 1.42 mg | -98% |
| Selenium, Se | 14.6 ug | 12.1 ug | +21% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1632 kj | 1477 kj | +10% |
| Ash | 4.00 g | 5.10 g | -22% |
| Total Sugars | 1.00 g | 65.8 g | -98% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 18.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 18.0 ug | 485 ug | -96% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 113 ug | 625 ug | -82% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 423 IU | 2083 IU | -80% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 9.37 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 2.70 ug | 90.0 ug | -97% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.035 g | 0.010 g | +250% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.018 g | 0.002 g | +800% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.012 g | 0.003 g | +300% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.025 g | 0.005 g | +400% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.027 g | 0.003 g | +800% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.131 g | 0.023 g | +470% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 3.78 g | 0.286 g | +1222% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.79 g | 0.216 g | +728% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.025 g | 0.008 g | +212% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 14.1 g | 0.302 g | +4566% |
| 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 | 10.6 g | 0.278 g | +3718% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 10.4 g | 0.247 g | +4126% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.179 g | 0.031 g | +477% |
| 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Calcium, Ca +147% in Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol Fiber, total dietary -100% in Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -100% in Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol Folate, total (Vitamin B9) -100% in Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol
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