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Whey vs. Condensed milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whey and Condensed milk different?

  • Condensed milk has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Choline, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Whey.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Condensed milk is 30% higher.
  • Whey has less Cholesterol.

Whey, sweet, fluid and Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened are the varieties used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -57.5%
Contains more Calcium +504.3%
Contains more Iron +216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Potassium +130.4%
Contains more Zinc +623.1%
Contains more Copper +275%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +678.9%
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 86% 8% 19% 109% 33% 17% 26% 5% 1% 81%
Contains less Sodium -57.5%
Contains more Calcium +504.3%
Contains more Iron +216.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Potassium +130.4%
Contains more Zinc +623.1%
Contains more Copper +275%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +678.9%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +2125%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.5%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 17% 4% 6% 9% 23% 96% 4% 45% 12% 9% 56% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2125%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.5%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +242.9%
Contains more Protein +830.6%
Contains more Fats +2316.7%
Contains more Carbs +958.4%
Contains more Other +245.3%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Water +242.9%
Contains more Protein +830.6%
Contains more Fats +2316.7%
Contains more Carbs +958.4%
Contains more Other +245.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2327%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2963.6%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.486 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.337 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2327%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2963.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whey Condensed milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Condensed milk Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 54.4g Condensed milk
Protein 0.85g 7.91g Condensed milk
Fats 0.36g 8.7g Condensed milk
Carbs 5.14g 54.4g Condensed milk
Calories 27kcal 321kcal Condensed milk
Sugar 5.14g 54.4g Whey
Calcium 47mg 284mg Condensed milk
Iron 0.06mg 0.19mg Condensed milk
Magnesium 8mg 26mg Condensed milk
Phosphorus 46mg 253mg Condensed milk
Potassium 161mg 371mg Condensed milk
Sodium 54mg 127mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 0.94mg Condensed milk
Copper 0.004mg 0.015mg Condensed milk
Manganese 0.001mg 0.006mg Condensed milk
Selenium 1.9µg 14.8µg Condensed milk
Vitamin A 12IU 267IU Condensed milk
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 74µg Condensed milk
Vitamin E 0mg 0.16mg Condensed milk
Vitamin D 6IU Condensed milk
Vitamin D 0.2µg Condensed milk
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.6mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.09mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.416mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.21mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.75mg Condensed milk
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.051mg Condensed milk
Folate 1µg 11µg Condensed milk
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.44µg Condensed milk
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg Condensed milk
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.112mg Condensed milk
Threonine 0.054mg 0.357mg Condensed milk
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.479mg Condensed milk
Leucine 0.078mg 0.775mg Condensed milk
Lysine 0.068mg 0.627mg Condensed milk
Methionine 0.016mg 0.198mg Condensed milk
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.382mg Condensed milk
Valine 0.046mg 0.529mg Condensed milk
Histidine 0.016mg 0.214mg Condensed milk
Cholesterol 2mg 34mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 5.486g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 2.427g Condensed milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.337g Condensed milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Condensed milk
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
23%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
38%
Condensed milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk 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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.