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Pudding vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pudding and Whey

  • Whey has less Copper, Calcium, and Phosphorus than Pudding.
  • Pudding covers your daily need of Copper 12% more than Whey.
  • Whey has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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.
Pudding
Pudding
8
:
2
Whey
Whey
Contains more Calcium +125.5%
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.1%
Contains more Zinc +269.2%
Contains more Copper +2675%
Contains more Manganese +9600%
Contains more Selenium +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Equal in Potassium - 161
Pudding
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 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 +125.5%
Contains more Iron +466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.1%
Contains more Zinc +269.2%
Contains more Copper +2675%
Contains more Manganese +9600%
Contains more Selenium +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Equal in Potassium - 161

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.
Pudding
Pudding
8
:
4
Whey
Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +1058.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.031
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.28
Pudding
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
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 +1058.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.031
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.28

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pudding
Pudding
4
:
1
Whey
Whey
Contains more Protein +271.8%
Contains more Fats +775%
Contains more Carbs +282.1%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Pudding
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 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 +271.8%
Contains more Fats +775%
Contains more Carbs +282.1%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Contains more Water +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pudding
Pudding
2
:
1
Whey
Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +719%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1536.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Pudding
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +719%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1536.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pudding 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 Pudding Whey Opinion
Net carbs 18.84g 5.14g Pudding
Protein 3.16g 0.85g Pudding
Fats 3.15g 0.36g Pudding
Carbs 19.64g 5.14g Pudding
Calories 120kcal 27kcal Pudding
Sugar 11.96g 5.14g Whey
Fiber 0.8g 0g Pudding
Calcium 106mg 47mg Pudding
Iron 0.34mg 0.06mg Pudding
Magnesium 20mg 8mg Pudding
Phosphorus 87mg 46mg Pudding
Potassium 150mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 98mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 0.48mg 0.13mg Pudding
Copper 0.111mg 0.004mg Pudding
Manganese 0.097mg 0.001mg Pudding
Selenium 3.7µg 1.9µg Pudding
Vitamin A 139IU 12IU Pudding
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 3µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg Pudding
Vitamin D 44IU Pudding
Vitamin D 1.1µg Pudding
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.036mg Pudding
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 0.074mg Pudding
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.031mg Whey
Folate 4µg 1µg Pudding
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.28µg Pudding
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Pudding
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 9mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 1.81g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.819g 0.1g Pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 0.011g Pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pudding 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
13%
Pudding
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Pudding
Pudding is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding 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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.