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Protein supplement vs Butter

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy

Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Protein supplement 396
Butter 900

Protein (g)

Protein supplement 50.0
Butter 0

Carbs (g)

Protein supplement 22.0
Butter 0

Fat (g)

Protein supplement 12.0
Butter 100

Fiber (g)

Protein supplement 2.00
Butter 0

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder — 50.0g vs 0g per 100g.

Which has fewer calories?

Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder — 396 vs 900 kcal per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder 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 Butter
Energy
Energy 396 kcal 900 kcal
Macronutrients
Water 12.0 g 0.500 g
Protein 50.0 g 0 g
Total lipid (fat) 12.0 g 100 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 22.0 g 0 g
Fiber, total dietary 2.00 g 0 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated 1.09 g 60.0 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 8.47 g —
Fatty acids, total trans — 0 g
Cholesterol 10.0 mg 300 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 42.0 mg 0 mg
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) 1.00 mg —
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 1.20 mg —
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 14.0 mg —
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) 8.00 mg —
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine 1.40 mg —
Biotin (Vitamin B7) 280 ug —
Folate, total (Vitamin B9) 280 ug —
Choline, total 81.6 mg —
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin 4.20 ug —
Vitamin A, RAE 1050 ug —
Carotene, beta 0 ug —
Carotene, alpha 0 ug —
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 9.45 mg —
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 7.00 ug —
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 1200 mg 0 mg
Iron, Fe 12.0 mg 0 mg
Magnesium, Mg 280 mg —
Phosphorus, P 700 mg —
Potassium, K 840 mg —
Sodium, Na 250 mg 0 mg
Zinc, Zn 10.0 mg —
Copper, Cu 1.40 mg —
Selenium, Se 33.8 ug —
Other Nutrients
Energy 1657 kj 3766 kj
Ash 4.00 g 0 g
Total Sugars 4.00 g 0 g
Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) 0 ug —
Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) 476 ug —
Vitamin B-12, added 4.20 ug —
Retinol 1050 ug —
Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) 0 ug —
Vitamin A, IU 3500 IU 4000 IU
Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) 0 ug —
Lycopene 0 ug —
Vitamin E, added 9.45 mg —
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) 280 IU —
Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) 7.00 ug —
Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone 0.500 ug —
SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) 0 g —
SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) 0 g —
SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) 0 g —
SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) 0 g —
SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) 0 g —
SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) 0 g —
SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) 0.435 g —
SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) 0.653 g —
MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) 0 g —
MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) 8.15 g —
MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) 0.217 g —
MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) 0.109 g —
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 1.24 g 4.00 g
PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) 1.20 g —
PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) 0.043 g —
PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) 0 g —
PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) 0 g —
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) 0 g —
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) 0 g —
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) 0 g —
Alcohol, ethyl 0 g —
Caffeine 0 mg —
Theobromine 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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