Milk 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)
Milk 83
Beverage 353
Protein (g)
Milk 3.17
Beverage 19.9
Carbs (g)
Milk 10.3
Beverage 66.2
Fat (g)
Milk 3.39
Beverage 1.40
Fiber (g)
Milk 0.800
Beverage 0.400
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, not reconstituted — 19.9g vs 3.17g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D — 83 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 | Milk | Beverage | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 83 kcal | 353 kcal | -76% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 82.3 g | 7.40 g | +1012% |
| Protein | 3.17 g | 19.9 g | -84% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.39 g | 1.40 g | +142% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 10.3 g | 66.2 g | -84% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.800 g | 0.400 g | +100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.10 g | 0.560 g | +276% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.990 g | 0.314 g | +215% |
| Cholesterol | 12.0 mg | 12.0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.900 mg | 76.9 mg | -99% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.037 mg | 0.850 mg | -96% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.162 mg | 0.200 mg | -19% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.125 mg | 14.2 mg | -99% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.295 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.040 mg | 1.14 mg | -96% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 5.00 ug | 285 ug | -98% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 285 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 17.0 mg | 148 mg | -89% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.330 ug | 1.71 ug | -81% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 27.0 ug | 625 ug | -96% |
| Carotene, beta | 7.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.070 mg | 9.37 mg | -99% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.30 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 112 mg | 285 mg | -61% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.240 mg | 12.8 mg | -98% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13.0 mg | 228 mg | -94% |
| Phosphorus, P | 101 mg | 427 mg | -76% |
| Potassium, K | 167 mg | 947 mg | -82% |
| Sodium, Na | 60.0 mg | 385 mg | -84% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.410 mg | 8.55 mg | -95% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.065 mg | 1.42 mg | -95% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.077 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 1.90 ug | 12.1 ug | -84% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 349 kj | 1477 kj | -76% |
| Ash | 0.800 g | 5.10 g | -84% |
| Total Sugars | 9.54 g | 65.8 g | -86% |
| Fluoride, F | 5.20 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 5.00 ug | 485 ug | -99% |
| 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 | 98.0 IU | 2083 IU | -95% |
| 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) | 51.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 1.30 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.300 ug | 90.0 ug | -100% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.101 g | 0.010 g | +910% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.060 g | 0.002 g | +2900% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.035 g | 0.003 g | +1067% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.078 g | 0.005 g | +1460% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.088 g | 0.003 g | +2833% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.315 g | 0.023 g | +1270% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.889 g | 0.286 g | +211% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.466 g | 0.216 g | +116% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.071 g | 0.008 g | +787% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.872 g | 0.302 g | +189% |
| 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 | 0.124 g | 0.278 g | -55% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.078 g | 0.247 g | -68% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.046 g | 0.031 g | +48% |
| 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) | 0.041 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.135 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.164 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.300 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.265 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.083 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.019 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.164 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.160 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.208 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.091 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.096 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.107 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.271 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.712 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.063 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.313 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.191 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 1.00 mg | 25.0 mg | -96% |
| Theobromine | 23.0 mg | 290 mg | -92% |
| Proanthocyanidin dimers | 2.18 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin trimers | 0 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin 4-6mers | 0 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin 7-10mers | 0 mg | — | |
| Proanthocyanidin polymers (>10mers) | 0 mg | — | |
| Fluoride | |||
| Mean mcg/100g ** | 5.25 mg | — | |
* 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 +100% in Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D Folate, total (Vitamin B9) -100% in Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -99% in Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D Niacin (Vitamin B3) -99% in Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D
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