Beverages, chocolate powder, no sugar added vs Beverages, Protein powder whey based
Original comparison by NutriVerdict
Bottom line: Beverages, chocolate powder, no sugar added and Beverages, Protein powder whey based score the same on nutrient density, 85 of 100.
These two share the same nutrient density score, 85 of 100 each, but their nutrient makeup is very different. Whey based protein powder delivers 78.1g protein per 100g against just 9.09g in chocolate powder no sugar added, while the chocolate powder carries far more carbs (68.3g vs 6.25g), sugar (27.3g vs 0g), and sodium (500mg vs 156mg).
Choose whey based protein powder when protein intake and low sodium are the priority. Choose chocolate powder no sugar added when a cocoa-flavored mix with more fiber (9.1g vs 3.1g) fits the goal better. With identical scores, this is a case where the numbers, not the ranking, should decide: one is essentially a protein concentrate, the other a flavored carbohydrate powder with less sugar than standard versions.
Head to head, per 100 g
| Metric | Beverages | Beverages |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrient Density Score | 85 | 85 |
| Calories | 350 kcal | 352 kcal |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 78 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g | 6.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 9.1 g | 3.1 g |
| Sugars | 27 g | 0 g |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 1.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.8 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 156 mg |
| Potassium | 1700 mg | 500 mg |
| Calcium | 909 mg | 469 mg |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 410 mg | 195 mg |
| Vitamin C | 55 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 ug | 0 ug |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 16 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Frequently asked questions
Which has more protein, Beverages, chocolate powder, no sugar added or Beverages, Protein powder whey based?
Beverages, Protein powder whey based has more protein, 78.1 g per 100 g to 9.1 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverages, chocolate powder, no sugar added is lower in calories, 350 kcal per 100 g to 352 kcal.
Which has more fiber?
Beverages, chocolate powder, no sugar added has more dietary fiber, 9.1 g per 100 g to 3.1 g.