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Beverages, Protein powder whey based vs Beverages, rich chocolate, powder

Original comparison by NutriVerdict

Bottom line: Beverages, rich chocolate, powder is the more nutrient-dense of the two, scoring 88 of 100 to 85 for Beverages, Protein powder whey based.

Rich chocolate powder scores 88 of 100 versus 85 of 100 for whey based protein powder, a narrow gap in this pair. But the profiles diverge sharply: chocolate powder carries 93g carbs and 81.8g sugar per 100g, while whey based powder has 78.1g protein and just 6.25g carbs and 0g sugar. Sodium also differs widely, 636mg in the chocolate powder against 156mg in the protein powder.

Choose whey based protein powder for muscle-building or blood-sugar-conscious diets given its protein content and near-zero sugar. Choose rich chocolate powder only sparingly, since 81.8g sugar and 636mg sodium per 100g are steep for a drink mix. The scores sit close together, so this comparison hinges on macros, not overall density: chocolate powder is essentially a sugar and cocoa product, not a protein source.

Head to head, per 100 g

MetricBeveragesBeverages
Nutrient Density Score8588
Calories352 kcal372 kcal
Protein78 g0 g
Carbohydrate6.3 g93 g
Dietary fiber3.1 g0 g
Sugars0 g82 g
Total fat1.6 g0 g
Saturated fat0.8 g0 g
Sodium156 mg636 mg
Potassium500 mg0 mg
Calcium469 mg909 mg
Iron1.1 mg16 mg
Magnesium195 mg218 mg
Vitamin C0 mg55 mg
Vitamin A0 ug1360 ug
Vitamin E0 mg12 mg
Cholesterol16 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Frequently asked questions

Is Beverages, rich chocolate, powder healthier than Beverages, Protein powder whey based?

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie, Beverages, rich chocolate, powder scores higher, 88 of 100 to 85. Both can fit a balanced diet; the score reflects nutrients per calorie, not a whole-diet judgement.

Which has more protein, Beverages, Protein powder whey based or Beverages, rich chocolate, powder?

Beverages, Protein powder whey based has more protein, 78.1 g per 100 g to 0 g.

Which has fewer calories?

Beverages, Protein powder whey based is lower in calories, 352 kcal per 100 g to 372 kcal.

Which has more fiber?

Beverages, Protein powder whey based has more dietary fiber, 3.1 g per 100 g to 0 g.

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