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Pecan vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pecan and Whey?

  • Whey has less Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6 than Pecan.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 196% higher.
  • Whey contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, pecans and Whey, sweet, fluid types in this comparison.

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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.
Pecan
Pecan
10
:
0
Whey
Whey
Contains more Calcium +48.9%
Contains more Iron +4116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +502.2%
Contains more Potassium +154.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +3384.6%
Contains more Copper +29900%
Contains more Manganese +449900%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Pecan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +48.9%
Contains more Iron +4116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +502.2%
Contains more Potassium +154.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +3384.6%
Contains more Copper +29900%
Contains more Manganese +449900%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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.
Pecan
Pecan
10
:
2
Whey
Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1477%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +577.4%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pecan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Whey
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 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1477%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +577.4%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
Pecan
4
:
1
Whey
Whey
Contains more Protein +978.8%
Contains more Fats +19891.7%
Contains more Carbs +169.6%
Contains more Other +179.2%
Contains more Water +2545.5%
Pecan
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Whey
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 +978.8%
Contains more Fats +19891.7%
Contains more Carbs +169.6%
Contains more Other +179.2%
Contains more Water +2545.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
Pecan
2
:
1
Whey
Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40701%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196390.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Pecan
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40701%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196390.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pecan Whey
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pecan Whey Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 5.14g Whey
Protein 9.17g 0.85g Pecan
Fats 71.97g 0.36g Pecan
Carbs 13.86g 5.14g Pecan
Calories 691kcal 27kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 3.97g 5.14g Pecan
Fiber 9.6g 0g Pecan
Calcium 70mg 47mg Pecan
Iron 2.53mg 0.06mg Pecan
Magnesium 121mg 8mg Pecan
Phosphorus 277mg 46mg Pecan
Potassium 410mg 161mg Pecan
Sodium 0mg 54mg Pecan
Zinc 4.53mg 0.13mg Pecan
Copper 1.2mg 0.004mg Pecan
Manganese 4.5mg 0.001mg Pecan
Selenium 3.8µg 1.9µg Pecan
Vitamin A 56IU 12IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 1.4mg 0mg Pecan
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.036mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 0.074mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.383mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.031mg Pecan
Folate 22µg 1µg Pecan
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.013mg Pecan
Threonine 0.306mg 0.054mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.047mg Pecan
Leucine 0.598mg 0.078mg Pecan
Lysine 0.287mg 0.068mg Pecan
Methionine 0.183mg 0.016mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.027mg Pecan
Valine 0.411mg 0.046mg Pecan
Histidine 0.262mg 0.016mg Pecan
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g 0.1g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 0.011g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan 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
31%
Pecan
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.95g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan
Pecan is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan 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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.