Milk 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)
Milk 496
Beverage 358
Protein (g)
Milk 26.3
Beverage 35.8
Carbs (g)
Milk 38.4
Beverage 41.0
Fat (g)
Milk 26.7
Beverage 5.10
Fiber (g)
Milk 0
Beverage 2.00
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, sugar-free, not reconstituted — 35.8g vs 26.3g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, sugar-free, not reconstituted — 358 vs 496 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 | Milk | Beverage | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 496 kcal | 358 kcal | +39% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.47 g | 7.40 g | -67% |
| Protein | 26.3 g | 35.8 g | -26% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 26.7 g | 5.10 g | +424% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 38.4 g | 41.0 g | -6% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 2.00 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 16.7 g | 2.16 g | +674% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 7.92 g | 1.19 g | +566% |
| Cholesterol | 97.0 mg | 44.0 mg | +120% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 8.60 mg | 138 mg | -94% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.283 mg | 1.50 mg | -81% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.21 mg | 0.350 mg | +244% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.646 mg | 25.6 mg | -97% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2.27 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.302 mg | 2.00 mg | -85% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 37.0 ug | 500 ug | -93% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 500 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 119 mg | 267 mg | -55% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 3.25 ug | 3.10 ug | +5% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 258 ug | 2686 ug | -90% |
| Carotene, beta | 55.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +1000% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.580 mg | 16.9 mg | -97% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 10.5 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 912 mg | 500 mg | +82% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.470 mg | 2.30 mg | -80% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 85.0 mg | 410 mg | -79% |
| Phosphorus, P | 776 mg | 500 mg | +55% |
| Potassium, K | 1330 mg | 1705 mg | -22% |
| Sodium, Na | 371 mg | 717 mg | -48% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.34 mg | 15.4 mg | -78% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.080 mg | 2.60 mg | -97% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.040 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 16.3 ug | 21.8 ug | -25% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2075 kj | 1498 kj | +39% |
| Ash | 6.08 g | 10.7 g | -43% |
| Total Sugars | 38.4 g | 39.0 g | -1% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 37.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 37.0 ug | 850 ug | -96% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 2.00 ug | -100% |
| Retinol | 253 ug | 2686 ug | -91% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 934 IU | 8962 IU | -90% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 16.9 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 420 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 10.5 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 2.20 ug | 120 ug | -98% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.866 g | 0.036 g | +2306% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.240 g | 0.009 g | +2567% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.269 g | 0.009 g | +2889% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.596 g | 0.019 g | +3037% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.614 g | 0.010 g | +6040% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 2.82 g | 0.085 g | +3218% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 7.52 g | 1.10 g | +584% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.85 g | 0.841 g | +239% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 1.20 g | 0.031 g | +3758% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 6.19 g | 1.15 g | +440% |
| 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 | 0.665 g | 1.03 g | -35% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.460 g | 0.911 g | -50% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.204 g | 0.114 g | +79% |
| 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) | 0.371 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.19 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.59 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.58 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.09 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.660 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.243 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.27 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.27 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.76 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.953 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.714 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.908 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.00 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 5.51 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.557 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.55 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.43 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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