Cappuccino vs protein shake: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: cappuccino scores 65/100 and protein shake 67/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Cappuccino
40 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (8 oz): 240 g
Protein shake
77 kcal per 100 g. 1 shake: 330 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesCappuccino40 vs 77 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinProtein shake2.5 vs 10 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0 vs 0.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarCappuccino3.8 vs 4.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumProtein shake134 vs 173 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even1 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cappuccino, 100 g | Protein shake, 100 g | Cappuccino, 240 g | Protein shake, 330 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 kcal | 77 kcal | 96 kcal | 254 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 10 g | 6 g | 33 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g | 4.9 g | 9.6 g | 16 g |
| Sugars | 3.8 g | 4.6 g | 9.1 g | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0.3 g | 0 g | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 1.9 g | 3.7 g | 6.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 1.2 g | 2.3 g | 4 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.5 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 41 µg | 50 µg | 99 µg | 165 µg |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 173 mg | 321 mg | 570 mg |
| Iron | <0.1 mg | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 152 mg | 217 mg | 501 mg |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 28 mg | 68 mg | 92 mg |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 57 mg | 93 mg | 188 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.