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Whey vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Whey and Cheddar Cheese

  • Whey has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 93% more than Whey.
  • Whey has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Whey, sweet, fluid and Cheese, cheddar.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Potassium +111.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Calcium +1410.6%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +889.1%
Contains more Zinc +2700%
Contains more Copper +650%
Contains more Manganese +2600%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Potassium +111.8%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Calcium +1410.6%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +889.1%
Contains more Zinc +2700%
Contains more Copper +650%
Contains more Manganese +2600%
Contains more Selenium +1400%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Whey
3
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +10250%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.9%
Contains more Folate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.41
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +10250%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.9%
Contains more Folate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +66.3%
Contains more Water +151.5%
Contains more Protein +2590.6%
Contains more Fats +9152.8%
Contains more Other +600%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +66.3%
Contains more Water +151.5%
Contains more Protein +2590.6%
Contains more Fats +9152.8%
Contains more Other +600%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9146%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12818.2%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9146%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12818.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whey Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 3.09g Whey
Protein 0.85g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 0.36g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 5.14g 3.09g Whey
Calories 27kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 5.14g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 47mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.06mg 0.14mg Cheddar Cheese
Magnesium 8mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 46mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 161mg 76mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 653mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.004mg 0.03mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.001mg 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 1.9µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 12IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.029mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.059mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 1µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.054mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.047mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.078mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.068mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.016mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.046mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.016mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 2mg 99mg Whey
Trans Fat 0.917g Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 18.867g Whey
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Cheddar Cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Whey
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.637g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.