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 411
Beverages 448
Protein (g)
Protein supplement 45.7
Beverages 8.13
Carbs (g)
Protein supplement 18.5
Beverages 73.9
Fat (g)
Protein supplement 17.1
Beverages 13.3
Fiber (g)
Protein supplement 7.10
Beverages 18.1
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk, powder — 45.7g vs 8.13g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk, powder — 411 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 | 411 kcal | 448 kcal | -8% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 15.0 g | 1.99 g | +654% |
| Protein | 45.7 g | 8.13 g | +462% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.1 g | 13.3 g | +28% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 18.5 g | 73.9 g | -75% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.10 g | 18.1 g | -61% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.55 g | 1.45 g | +7% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 12.1 g | 10.5 g | +15% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 21.0 mg | 5.00 mg | +320% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 30.0 mg | 1.30 mg | +2208% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.714 mg | 1.44 mg | -50% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.857 mg | 0.654 mg | +31% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 10.0 mg | 38.5 mg | -74% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 5.71 mg | 15.4 mg | -63% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.00 mg | 2.31 mg | -57% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 200 ug | 385 ug | -48% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 200 ug | 384 ug | -48% |
| Choline, total | 81.6 mg | 3.40 mg | +2300% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 3.00 ug | 8.08 ug | -63% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 750 ug | 1034 ug | -27% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 7.07 mg | 51.9 mg | -86% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 5.00 ug | 9.60 ug | -48% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 500 mg | 364 mg | +37% |
| Iron, Fe | 8.57 mg | 0.680 mg | +1160% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 200 mg | 385 mg | -48% |
| Phosphorus, P | 643 mg | 385 mg | +67% |
| Potassium, K | 1129 mg | 247 mg | +357% |
| Sodium, Na | 329 mg | 472 mg | -30% |
| Zinc, Zn | 7.14 mg | 17.3 mg | -59% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.00 mg | 0.769 mg | +30% |
| Selenium, Se | 33.8 ug | 67.3 ug | -50% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1720 kj | 1876 kj | -8% |
| Ash | 3.65 g | 2.62 g | +39% |
| Total Sugars | 5.71 g | 38.0 g | -85% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 340 ug | 653 ug | -48% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 3.00 ug | 8.08 ug | -63% |
| Retinol | 750 ug | 1034 ug | -27% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2500 IU | 3447 IU | -27% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 7.07 mg | 51.9 mg | -86% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 200 IU | 385 IU | -48% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 5.00 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) | 0.621 g | 0.732 g | -15% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.932 g | 0.779 g | +20% |
| 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) | 11.6 g | 9.47 g | +23% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.309 g | 0.110 g | +181% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.156 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.77 g | 1.19 g | +49% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.71 g | 1.75 g | -3% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.061 g | 0.100 g | -39% |
| 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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Choline, total +2300% in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk, powder Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +2208% in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk, powder Iron, Fe +1160% in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk, powder Protein +462% in Protein supplement, milk based, Muscle Milk, powder
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