Honey vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between honey and whey
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus in whey is higher than in honey.
- Whey covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 12% more than honey.
- Whey has 16 times less sugar than honey. Honey has 82.12g of sugar, while whey has 5.14g.
- Honey has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of honey is 61, while the glycemic index of whey is 43.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Honey 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 IronIron | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +800% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7900% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +683.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +209.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1050% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +315.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +463.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +627.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1503.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +183.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +444.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +165% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fructose | 40.94g | 51% | |
| Carbs | 82.4g | 5.14g | 26% |
| Calories | 304kcal | 27kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.28µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.038mg | 0.158mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 0.383mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 46mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.004mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 161mg | 3% |
| Choline | 2.2mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.001mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.036mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.23g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 0.85g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 82.2g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 82.12g | 5.14g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.121mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.004mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.004mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.01mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.008mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.011mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.009mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.001mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 Sugar?
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 76.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Honey is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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