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Whey vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are whey and apple strudel different?

  • Whey is richer in vitamin B2, while apple strudel is higher in vitamin E, fiber, manganese, selenium, folate, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Whey contains 3 times more calcium than apple strudel. Whey contains 47mg of calcium, while apple strudel contains 15mg.
  • Whey is lower in sugar.
  • Apple strudel has a higher glycemic index (59) than whey (43).

Whey, sweet, fluid and Strudel, apple types were used in this article.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +650%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +221.1%
~equal in Potassium ~149mg

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.
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%
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 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +532%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +345.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~17.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +114.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +288.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3011.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +699.6%
Contains more OtherOther +69.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3167%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48218.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Apple strudel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 5.315g 35%
Fats 0.36g 11.2g 17%
Calories 27kcal 274kcal 12%
Carbs 5.14g 41.1g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.025mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.42mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.23g 2.044g 8%
Selenium 1.9µg 6.1µg 8%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.19mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.1g 3.267g 8%
Lysine 0.068mg 153mg 7%
Folate 1µg 28µg 7%
Protein 0.85g 3.3g 5%
Iron 0.06mg 0.42mg 5%
Sodium 54mg 135mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.22µg 3%
Calcium 47mg 15mg 3%
Copper 0.004mg 0.03mg 3%
Phosphorus 46mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.33mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.9µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.7mg 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.046mg 1%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 5.14g 38.9g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 9mg 0%
Potassium 161mg 149mg 0%
Sugar 5.14g 25.75g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 6µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.04mg 0%
Choline 16mg 17.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.078mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Apple strudel
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
9%
Whey
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.814g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.