Soy protein isolate vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Soy protein isolate and Whey?
- Whey has less Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Folate, Zinc, Choline, Calcium, and Vitamin B1 than Soy protein isolate.
- Soy protein isolate's daily need coverage for Iron is 181% higher.
- Soy protein isolate has 1493 times more Manganese than Whey. Soy protein isolate has 1.493mg of Manganese, while Whey has 0.001mg.
- Whey contains less Sodium.
We used Soy protein isolate 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +387.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +278.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24066.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39875% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1587% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +149200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +388.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1843.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +222.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1093.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +538.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
88.32 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
4.98 g
Other:
3.31 g
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
Other:
0.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10290.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +841.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +524.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1769.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.645 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.648 g
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 | +545% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14881.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -45.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 335kcal | 27kcal |
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| Protein | 88.32g | 0.85g |
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| Fats | 3.39g | 0.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 5.14g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 5.14g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 178mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 81mg | 161mg |
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| Iron | 14.5mg | 0.06mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 5.14g |
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| Copper | 1.599mg | 0.004mg |
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| Zinc | 4.03mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 776mg | 46mg |
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| Sodium | 1005mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 12IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Manganese | 1.493mg | 0.001mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.438mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.06mg | 0.383mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.28µg |
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| Folate | 176µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 190.9mg | 16mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.422g | 0.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.645g | 0.1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.648g | 0.011g |
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| Tryptophan | 1.116mg | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 3.137mg | 0.054mg |
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| Isoleucine | 4.253mg | 0.047mg |
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| Leucine | 6.783mg | 0.078mg |
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| Lysine | 5.327mg | 0.068mg |
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| Methionine | 1.13mg | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 4.593mg | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 4.098mg | 0.046mg |
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| Histidine | 2.303mg | 0.016mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
27%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
194%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 951mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.192g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy protein isolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy protein isolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy protein isolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy protein isolate is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy protein isolate is relatively richer in minerals
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.