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 43
Beverage 358
Protein (g)
Milk 3.48
Beverage 35.8
Carbs (g)
Milk 4.97
Beverage 41.0
Fat (g)
Milk 0.970
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 3.48g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added nonfat milk solids, vitamin A and vitamin D — 43 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 | Milk | Beverage | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 43 kcal | 358 kcal | -88% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 89.8 g | 7.40 g | +1114% |
| Protein | 3.48 g | 35.8 g | -90% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.970 g | 5.10 g | -81% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.97 g | 41.0 g | -88% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 2.00 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.604 g | 2.16 g | -72% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.280 g | 1.19 g | -76% |
| Cholesterol | 4.00 mg | 44.0 mg | -91% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.00 mg | 138 mg | -99% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.040 mg | 1.50 mg | -97% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.173 mg | 0.350 mg | -51% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.090 mg | 25.6 mg | -100% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.336 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.045 mg | 2.00 mg | -98% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 5.00 ug | 500 ug | -99% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 500 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | — | 267 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.380 ug | 3.10 ug | -88% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 59.0 ug | 2686 ug | -98% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 5.00 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 16.9 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 128 mg | 500 mg | -74% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.050 mg | 2.30 mg | -98% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14.0 mg | 410 mg | -97% |
| Phosphorus, P | 100 mg | 500 mg | -80% |
| Potassium, K | 162 mg | 1705 mg | -90% |
| Sodium, Na | 52.0 mg | 717 mg | -93% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.400 mg | 15.4 mg | -97% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.010 mg | 2.60 mg | -100% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.002 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 2.30 ug | 21.8 ug | -89% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 178 kj | 1498 kj | -88% |
| Ash | 0.770 g | 10.7 g | -93% |
| Total Sugars | — | 39.0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 5.00 ug | 850 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 2.00 ug | |
| Retinol | 58.0 ug | 2686 ug | -98% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 204 IU | 8962 IU | -98% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 16.9 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 40.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 120 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.031 g | 0.036 g | -14% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.019 g | 0.009 g | +111% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.011 g | 0.009 g | +22% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.024 g | 0.019 g | +26% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.027 g | 0.010 g | +170% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.098 g | 0.085 g | +15% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.255 g | 1.10 g | -77% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.118 g | 0.841 g | -86% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.022 g | 0.031 g | -29% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.244 g | 1.15 g | -79% |
| 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 | 0.036 g | 1.03 g | -96% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.022 g | 0.911 g | -98% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.014 g | 0.114 g | -88% |
| 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) | 0.049 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.157 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.211 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.341 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.276 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.087 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.032 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.168 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.168 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.233 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.126 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.094 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.120 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.264 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.729 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.074 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.337 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.189 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | — | 52.0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 608 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, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added nonfat milk solids, vitamin A and vitamin D Niacin (Vitamin B3) -100% in Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added nonfat milk solids, vitamin A and vitamin D Folate, total (Vitamin B9) -100% in Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added nonfat milk solids, vitamin A and vitamin D Copper, Cu -100% in Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added nonfat milk solids, vitamin A and vitamin D
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