Whey vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Whey and Chicken meat
- Whey has less Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Choline than Chicken meat.
- Chicken meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 53% more than Whey.
- Whey has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Whey, sweet, fluid and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +213.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1550% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1392.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +295.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1157.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1241.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11368.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1190.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +311.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
Other:
0.53 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-251.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3111.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3677.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5240% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26900% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 27kcal | 239kcal |
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| Protein | 0.85g | 27.3g |
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| Fats | 0.36g | 13.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.14g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 5.14g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 2mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 161mg | 223mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 1.26mg |
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| Sugar | 5.14g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 1.94mg |
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| Phosphorus | 46mg | 182mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 82mg |
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| Vitamin A | 12IU | 161IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 48µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.27mg |
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| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 1.9µg | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.074mg | 8.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 16mg | 65.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.23g | 3.79g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 5.34g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 2.97g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 0.054mg | 1.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 1.362mg |
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| Leucine | 0.078mg | 1.986mg |
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| Lysine | 0.068mg | 2.223mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.726mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 1.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.046mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.802mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g |
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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
9%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins