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Whey vs. Blueberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between whey and blueberries

  • Whey has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, blueberries have more vitamin K, manganese, vitamin C, fiber, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for blueberries is 16% higher.

Food types used in this article are Whey, sweet, fluid and Blueberries, raw.

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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
5
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 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +683.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1800%
Contains more IronIron +366.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1325%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33500%

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
4
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 32% 1% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +285.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +464.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin A ~3µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.037mg

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
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.9%
Contains more OtherOther +130.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +181.9%
~equal in Fats ~0.33g
~equal in Water ~84.21g

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
13% 21% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.146 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1227.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Blueberry DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 19.3µg 16%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.336mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg 12%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 9.7mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.041mg 9%
Copper 0.004mg 0.057mg 6%
Fructose 4.97g 6%
Phosphorus 46mg 12mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.124mg 5%
Calcium 47mg 6mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.57mg 4%
Iron 0.06mg 0.28mg 3%
Carbs 5.14g 14.49g 3%
Selenium 1.9µg 0.1µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.418mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.052mg 2%
Choline 16mg 6mg 2%
Calories 27kcal 57kcal 2%
Sodium 54mg 1mg 2%
Potassium 161mg 77mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.23g 0.028g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.146g 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Folate 1µg 6µg 1%
Protein 0.85g 0.74g 0%
Fats 0.36g 0.33g 0%
Net carbs 5.14g 12.09g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 5.14g 9.96g N/A
Zinc 0.13mg 0.16mg 0%
Starch 0.03g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.037mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.1g 0.047g 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.02mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.078mg 0.044mg 0%
Lysine 0.068mg 0.013mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0.031mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Blueberry
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
11%
Blueberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
10%
Blueberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $3.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blueberry
Blueberry is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.