Cheese vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cheese and whey
- Whey has less calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 than cheese.
- Cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 93% more than whey.
- Cheese has 104 times more vitamin A than whey. While cheese has 1242IU of vitamin A, whey has only 12IU.
- Whey has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of whey is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cheddar and Whey, sweet, fluid.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +237.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1410.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +650% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +889.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +292.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2590.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9152.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +151.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9146% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12818.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 0.23g | 85% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 47mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 46mg | 58% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 0.36g | 51% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 1.9µg | 48% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 0.85g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 3µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.28µg | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.13mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 2mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 54mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 0.1g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.158mg | 21% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 27kcal | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.011g | 9% |
| Folate | 27µg | 1µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.031mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 161mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.004mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.383mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 5.14g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.001mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.637g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins