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Rum vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rum and Whey

  • Rum has more Copper, however, Whey has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Whey is 12% higher.
  • Whey has 13 times less Copper than Rum. Rum has 0.05mg of Copper, while Whey has 0.004mg.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof 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.
Rum
4
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6
Whey
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +1150%
Contains more Manganese +1700%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +820%
Contains more Potassium +7950%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 5% 0% 3% 1% 1% 2% 17% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +1150%
Contains more Manganese +1700%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +820%
Contains more Potassium +7950%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Rum
1
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9
Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
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% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rum
1
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4
Whey
Contains more Other +6201.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.8%
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 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 Other +6201.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rum Whey
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rum Whey Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.14g Whey
Protein 0g 0.85g Whey
Fats 0g 0.36g Whey
Carbs 0g 5.14g Whey
Calories 231kcal 27kcal Rum
Sugar 0g 5.14g Rum
Calcium 0mg 47mg Whey
Iron 0.12mg 0.06mg Rum
Magnesium 0mg 8mg Whey
Phosphorus 5mg 46mg Whey
Potassium 2mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 1mg 54mg Rum
Zinc 0.07mg 0.13mg Whey
Copper 0.05mg 0.004mg Rum
Manganese 0.018mg 0.001mg Rum
Selenium 0µg 1.9µg Whey
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Whey
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.074mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.031mg Whey
Folate 0µg 1µg Whey
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Tryptophan 0mg 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0mg 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0mg 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0mg 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0mg 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0mg 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0mg 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0mg 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Rum
Saturated Fat 0g 0.23g Rum
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.1g Whey
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.011g Whey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rum
Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rum
Rum contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rum
Rum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rum
Rum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rum
Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Rum
Rum 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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.