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Ice pop vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ice pop and Whey?

  • Ice pop is higher in Iron, yet Whey is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Whey's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 12% more.
  • Ice pop has 9 times more Iron than Whey. While Ice pop has 0.54mg of Iron, Whey has only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Whey is lower.

We used Frozen novelties, ice type, pop and Whey, sweet, fluid types 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 Iron +800%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +973.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +850%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 21% 1% 0% 2% 1% 5% 0% 0% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +973.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +850%

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 C +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 C +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Carbs +274.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Other +1225%
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 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 Carbs +274.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Other +1225%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.1%
16% 64% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.016 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice pop Whey Opinion
Net carbs 19.23g 5.14g Ice pop
Protein 0g 0.85g Whey
Fats 0.24g 0.36g Whey
Carbs 19.23g 5.14g Ice pop
Calories 79kcal 27kcal Ice pop
Fructose 2.72g Ice pop
Sugar 13.66g 5.14g Whey
Calcium 0mg 47mg Whey
Iron 0.54mg 0.06mg Ice pop
Magnesium 1mg 8mg Whey
Phosphorus 0mg 46mg Whey
Potassium 15mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 7mg 54mg Ice pop
Zinc 0.15mg 0.13mg Ice pop
Copper 0mg 0.004mg Whey
Manganese 0mg 0.001mg Whey
Selenium 0.2µg 1.9µg Whey
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Whey
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.1mg Ice pop
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.074mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0.001mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.031mg Whey
Folate 0µg 1µg Whey
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Ice pop
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.23g Ice pop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g 0.1g Whey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.016g 0.011g Ice pop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice pop 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
0%
Ice pop
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Ice pop
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.52g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.217g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice pop
Ice pop is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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 pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/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.