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Wheat vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat and Whey

  • The amount of Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6 in Wheat is higher than in Whey.
  • Wheat covers your daily Selenium needs 159% more than Whey.
  • Whey has 3012 times less Manganese than Wheat . Wheat has 3.012mg of Manganese, while Whey has 0.001mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, durum 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.
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1
Whey
Contains more Iron +5766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1004.3%
Contains more Potassium +167.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +3100%
Contains more Copper +13725%
Contains more Manganese +301100%
Contains more Selenium +4605.3%
Contains more Calcium +38.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +5766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1004.3%
Contains more Potassium +167.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +3100%
Contains more Copper +13725%
Contains more Manganese +301100%
Contains more Selenium +4605.3%
Contains more Calcium +38.2%

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.
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Whey
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1063.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9005.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1251.6%
Contains more Folate +4200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.6%
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% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 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 B1 +1063.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9005.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1251.6%
Contains more Folate +4200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Whey
Contains more Protein +1509.4%
Contains more Fats +586.1%
Contains more Carbs +1283.9%
Contains more Other +235.8%
Contains more Water +751.2%
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 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 Protein +1509.4%
Contains more Fats +586.1%
Contains more Carbs +1283.9%
Contains more Other +235.8%
Contains more Water +751.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8790.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8790.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Whey Opinion
Net carbs 71.13g 5.14g Wheat
Protein 13.68g 0.85g Wheat
Fats 2.47g 0.36g Wheat
Carbs 71.13g 5.14g Wheat
Calories 339kcal 27kcal Wheat
Sugar 5.14g Wheat
Calcium 34mg 47mg Whey
Iron 3.52mg 0.06mg Wheat
Magnesium 144mg 8mg Wheat
Phosphorus 508mg 46mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 161mg Wheat
Sodium 2mg 54mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 0.13mg Wheat
Copper 0.553mg 0.004mg Wheat
Manganese 3.012mg 0.001mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg 1.9µg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Whey
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.036mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 0.074mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.383mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.031mg Wheat
Folate 43µg 1µg Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.013mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg 0.054mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.047mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg 0.078mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg 0.068mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg 0.016mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.027mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg 0.046mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg 0.016mg Wheat
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.454g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 0.1g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 0.011g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Whey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Wheat
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat 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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.