Protein supplement vs Beverage
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, not reconstituted is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Protein supplement 411
Beverage 353
Protein (g)
Protein supplement 45.7
Beverage 19.9
Carbs (g)
Protein supplement 18.5
Beverage 66.2
Fat (g)
Protein supplement 17.1
Beverage 1.40
Fiber (g)
Protein supplement 7.10
Beverage 0.400
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk, powder — 45.7g vs 19.9g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, not reconstituted — 353 vs 411 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverage, instant breakfast powder, chocolate, 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 | Protein supplement | Beverage | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 411 kcal | 353 kcal | +16% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 15.0 g | 7.40 g | +103% |
| Protein | 45.7 g | 19.9 g | +130% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.1 g | 1.40 g | +1124% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 18.5 g | 66.2 g | -72% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.10 g | 0.400 g | +1675% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.55 g | 0.560 g | +177% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 12.1 g | 0.314 g | +3755% |
| Cholesterol | 21.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +75% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 30.0 mg | 76.9 mg | -61% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.714 mg | 0.850 mg | -16% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.857 mg | 0.200 mg | +328% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 10.0 mg | 14.2 mg | -30% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 5.71 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.00 mg | 1.14 mg | -12% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 200 ug | 285 ug | -30% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 200 ug | 285 ug | -30% |
| Choline, total | 81.6 mg | 148 mg | -45% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 3.00 ug | 1.71 ug | +75% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 750 ug | 625 ug | +20% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 7.07 mg | 9.37 mg | -25% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 500 mg | 285 mg | +75% |
| Iron, Fe | 8.57 mg | 12.8 mg | -33% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 200 mg | 228 mg | -12% |
| Phosphorus, P | 643 mg | 427 mg | +51% |
| Potassium, K | 1129 mg | 947 mg | +19% |
| Sodium, Na | 329 mg | 385 mg | -15% |
| Zinc, Zn | 7.14 mg | 8.55 mg | -16% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.00 mg | 1.42 mg | -30% |
| Selenium, Se | 33.8 ug | 12.1 ug | +179% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1720 kj | 1477 kj | +16% |
| Ash | 3.65 g | 5.10 g | -28% |
| Total Sugars | 5.71 g | 65.8 g | -91% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 340 ug | 485 ug | -30% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 3.00 ug | 1.00 ug | +200% |
| Retinol | 750 ug | 625 ug | +20% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2500 IU | 2083 IU | +20% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 7.07 mg | 9.37 mg | -25% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 200 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 5.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.500 ug | 90.0 ug | -99% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0.010 g | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.005 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.003 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.023 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.621 g | 0.286 g | +117% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.932 g | 0.216 g | +331% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.008 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 11.6 g | 0.302 g | +3754% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.309 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.156 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.77 g | 0.278 g | +537% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.71 g | 0.247 g | +592% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.061 g | 0.031 g | +97% |
| 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 | 25.0 mg | -100% |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 290 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Fiber, total dietary +1675% in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk, powder Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +328% in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk, powder Selenium, Se +179% in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk, powder Protein +130% in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk, powder
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