Protein supplement vs Beverages
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, powder, 3-2-1 Plan is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Protein supplement 396
Beverages 448
Protein (g)
Protein supplement 50.0
Beverages 8.13
Carbs (g)
Protein supplement 22.0
Beverages 73.9
Fat (g)
Protein supplement 12.0
Beverages 13.3
Fiber (g)
Protein supplement 2.00
Beverages 18.1
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder — 50.0g vs 8.13g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder — 396 vs 448 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, UNILEVER, SLIMFAST Shake Mix, powder, 3-2-1 Plan 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 | Protein supplement | Beverages | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 396 kcal | 448 kcal | -12% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 12.0 g | 1.99 g | +503% |
| Protein | 50.0 g | 8.13 g | +515% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 12.0 g | 13.3 g | -10% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 22.0 g | 73.9 g | -70% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.00 g | 18.1 g | -89% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.09 g | 1.45 g | -25% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.47 g | 10.5 g | -19% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 10.0 mg | 5.00 mg | +100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 42.0 mg | 1.30 mg | +3131% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.00 mg | 1.44 mg | -31% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.20 mg | 0.654 mg | +83% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 14.0 mg | 38.5 mg | -64% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 8.00 mg | 15.4 mg | -48% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.40 mg | 2.31 mg | -39% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 280 ug | 385 ug | -27% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 280 ug | 384 ug | -27% |
| Choline, total | 81.6 mg | 3.40 mg | +2300% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 4.20 ug | 8.08 ug | -48% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1050 ug | 1034 ug | +2% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 9.45 mg | 51.9 mg | -82% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 7.00 ug | 9.60 ug | -27% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 1200 mg | 364 mg | +230% |
| Iron, Fe | 12.0 mg | 0.680 mg | +1665% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 280 mg | 385 mg | -27% |
| Phosphorus, P | 700 mg | 385 mg | +82% |
| Potassium, K | 840 mg | 247 mg | +240% |
| Sodium, Na | 250 mg | 472 mg | -47% |
| Zinc, Zn | 10.0 mg | 17.3 mg | -42% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.40 mg | 0.769 mg | +82% |
| Selenium, Se | 33.8 ug | 67.3 ug | -50% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1657 kj | 1876 kj | -12% |
| Ash | 4.00 g | 2.62 g | +53% |
| Total Sugars | 4.00 g | 38.0 g | -89% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 476 ug | 653 ug | -27% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 4.20 ug | 8.08 ug | -48% |
| Retinol | 1050 ug | 1034 ug | +2% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3500 IU | 3447 IU | +2% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 9.45 mg | 51.9 mg | -82% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 280 IU | 385 IU | -27% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 7.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.500 ug | 96.2 ug | -99% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.012 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.004 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.008 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.008 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.047 g | -100% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.137 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.435 g | 0.732 g | -41% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.653 g | 0.779 g | -16% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.172 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.021 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 8.15 g | 9.47 g | -14% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.217 g | 0.110 g | +97% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.109 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.24 g | 1.19 g | +4% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.20 g | 1.75 g | -32% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.043 g | 0.100 g | -57% |
| 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 | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 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
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +3131% in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder Choline, total +2300% in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder Iron, Fe +1665% in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder Protein +515% in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder
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