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Sherbet vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sherbet and whey

  • Sherbet has more fiber, while whey has more vitamin B12.
  • The amount of saturated fat in whey is lower.
  • Whey has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of whey is 43, while the glycemic index of sherbet is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Sherbet, orange 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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Whey
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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 CalciumCalcium +14.9%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +269.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~8mg

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 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Whey
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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 CVitamin C +2200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +115.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +107.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Whey
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5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.4%
Contains more FatsFats +455.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +491.4%
Contains more WaterWater +40.9%
Contains more OtherOther +32.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 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 +430%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +627.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sherbet Whey DV% diff.
Carbs 30.4g 5.14g 8%
Calories 144kcal 27kcal 6%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.28µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.158mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Saturated fat 1.16g 0.23g 4%
Fats 2g 0.36g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 0.383mg 3%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.13mg 3%
Copper 0.028mg 0.004mg 3%
Potassium 96mg 161mg 2%
Choline 7.7mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.031mg 1%
Protein 1.1g 0.85g 1%
Folate 4µg 1µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.53g 0.1g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.036mg 1%
Selenium 1.5µg 1.9µg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 3µg 1%
Phosphorus 40mg 46mg 1%
Iron 0.14mg 0.06mg 1%
Calcium 54mg 47mg 1%
Net carbs 29.1g 5.14g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 2mg 0%
Magnesium 8mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 24.32g 5.14g N/A
Sodium 46mg 54mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.001mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.074mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.011g 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0%
Leucine 0.078mg 0%
Lysine 0.068mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sherbet 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
6%
Sherbet
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Sherbet
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sherbet
Sherbet is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.