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Rice bran oil vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rice bran oil and whey

  • Rice bran oil has more vitamin E and vitamin K, while whey has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Rice bran oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 215% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in whey is lower.
  • Rice bran oil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rice bran oil is 0, while the glycemic index of whey is 43.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, rice bran 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 2.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Whey
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 14% 2.3% 1.3% 3.5% 20% 7% 0.13% 10%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 646% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0%
Whey
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 1% 0% 0% 9% 36% 1.4% 23% 7.2% 35% 0% 0.75% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Whey
4
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more FatsFats +27677.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 42% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 39.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 35 g
Whey
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67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318081.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice bran oil Whey DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 35g 0.011g 233%
Vitamin E 32.3mg 0mg 215%
Fats 100g 0.36g 153%
Monounsaturated fat 39.3g 0.1g 98%
Saturated fat 19.7g 0.23g 89%
Calories 884kcal 27kcal 43%
Vitamin K 24.7µg 0µg 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.158mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.383mg 8%
Phosphorus 0mg 46mg 7%
Calcium 0mg 47mg 5%
Potassium 0mg 161mg 5%
Choline 16mg 3%
Selenium 0µg 1.9µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.036mg 3%
Sodium 0mg 54mg 2%
Protein 0g 0.85g 2%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.031mg 2%
Magnesium 0mg 8mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.14g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Zinc 0mg 0.13mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 5.14g N/A
Iron 0.07mg 0.06mg 0%
Sugar 0g 5.14g N/A
Copper 0.004mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Manganese 0.001mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.074mg 0%
Folate 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.047mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.078mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.068mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.027mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice bran oil Whey
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
54%
Rice bran oil
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Rice bran oil
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.47g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil 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. Rice bran oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171013/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.