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Ice cream vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ice cream and Whey different?

  • Ice cream has more Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc than Whey.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Ice cream is 33% higher.
  • Whey has less Saturated Fat.

Ice creams, vanilla and Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
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Whey
Contains more Calcium +172.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains more Zinc +430.8%
Contains more Copper +475%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Equal in Selenium - 1.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +172.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.3%
Contains more Potassium +23.6%
Contains more Zinc +430.8%
Contains more Copper +475%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Equal in Selenium - 1.9

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.
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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +3408.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.3%
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +3408.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Protein +311.8%
Contains more Fats +2955.6%
Contains more Carbs +359.1%
Contains more Other +69.8%
Contains more Water +52.7%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +311.8%
Contains more Fats +2955.6%
Contains more Carbs +359.1%
Contains more Other +69.8%
Contains more Water +52.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2869%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4009.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2869%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4009.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream Whey
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 Ice cream Whey Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 5.14g Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 0.85g Ice cream
Fats 11g 0.36g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 5.14g Ice cream
Calories 207kcal 27kcal Ice cream
Sugar 21.22g 5.14g Whey
Fiber 0.7g 0g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 47mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.06mg Ice cream
Magnesium 14mg 8mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 105mg 46mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 161mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 0.69mg 0.13mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.004mg Ice cream
Manganese 0.008mg 0.001mg Ice cream
Selenium 1.8µg 1.9µg Whey
Vitamin A 421IU 12IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 3µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.1mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.036mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.158mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.074mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.383mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.031mg Ice cream
Folate 5µg 1µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.28µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.013mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg 0.054mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.047mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg 0.078mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg 0.068mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg 0.016mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.027mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg 0.046mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg 0.016mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0.23g Whey
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.1g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.011g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Whey
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
17%
Ice cream
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream 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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/nutrients
  2. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.