Protein supplement vs Soy protein isolate
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
Soy protein 335
Protein (g)
Protein supplement 50.0
Soy protein 88.3
Carbs (g)
Protein supplement 22.0
Soy protein 0
Fat (g)
Protein supplement 12.0
Soy protein 3.39
Fiber (g)
Protein supplement 2.00
Soy protein 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Soy protein isolate — 88.3g vs 50.0g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Soy protein isolate — 335 vs 396 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 | Soy protein isolate | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 396 kcal | 335 kcal | +18% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 12.0 g | 4.98 g | +141% |
| Protein | 50.0 g | 88.3 g | -43% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 12.0 g | 3.39 g | +254% |
| 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 | 0.422 g | +158% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.47 g | 0.645 g | +1214% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 10.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 42.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.00 mg | 0.176 mg | +468% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.20 mg | 0.100 mg | +1100% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 14.0 mg | 1.44 mg | +874% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 8.00 mg | 0.060 mg | +13233% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.40 mg | 0.100 mg | +1300% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 280 ug | 176 ug | +59% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 280 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 81.6 mg | 191 mg | -57% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 4.20 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1050 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 9.45 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 7.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 1200 mg | 178 mg | +574% |
| Iron, Fe | 12.0 mg | 14.5 mg | -17% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 280 mg | 39.0 mg | +618% |
| Phosphorus, P | 700 mg | 776 mg | -10% |
| Potassium, K | 840 mg | 81.0 mg | +937% |
| Sodium, Na | 250 mg | 1005 mg | -75% |
| Zinc, Zn | 10.0 mg | 4.03 mg | +148% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.40 mg | 1.60 mg | -12% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 1.49 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 33.8 ug | 0.800 ug | +4125% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1657 kj | 1401 kj | +18% |
| Ash | 4.00 g | 3.58 g | +12% |
| Total Sugars | 4.00 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 176 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 476 ug | 176 ug | +170% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 4.20 ug | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 1050 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3500 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 9.45 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 280 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 7.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.500 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.008 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.435 g | 0.310 g | +40% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.653 g | 0.104 g | +528% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.008 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 8.15 g | 0.637 g | +1179% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.217 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.109 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.24 g | 1.65 g | -25% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.20 g | 1.45 g | -18% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.043 g | 0.195 g | -78% |
| 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) | — | 1.12 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 3.14 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 4.25 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 6.78 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 5.33 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 1.13 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.05 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 4.59 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 3.22 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 4.10 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 6.67 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 2.30 g | |
| Alanine | — | 3.59 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 10.2 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 17.5 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 3.60 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 4.96 g | |
| Serine | — | 4.59 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Daidzein | — | 30.8 mg | |
| Genistein | — | 57.3 mg | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | — | 91.1 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
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +13233% in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder Selenium, Se +4125% in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine +1300% in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +1100% in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk Light, powder
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