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Whey vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Whey and Chicken soup?

  • Whey is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, yet Chicken soup is richer in Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Whey's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 12% higher.
  • Whey has 16 times more Calcium than Chicken soup. Whey has 47mg of Calcium, while Chicken soup has 3mg.
  • Chicken soup contains less Sugar.

We used Whey, sweet, fluid and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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 Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.4%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Copper +1250%
Contains more Selenium +15.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.4%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Copper +1250%
Contains more Selenium +15.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.14

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2040.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.035
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2040.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.035

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +45.6%
Contains more Protein +196.5%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Equal in Water - 92.15
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Carbs +45.6%
Contains more Protein +196.5%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Equal in Water - 92.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +482%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1836.4%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +482%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1836.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Chicken soup Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 3.53g Whey
Protein 0.85g 2.52g Chicken soup
Fats 0.36g 1.2g Chicken soup
Carbs 5.14g 3.53g Whey
Calories 27kcal 36kcal Chicken soup
Sugar 5.14g 1.58g Chicken soup
Calcium 47mg 3mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 0.21mg Chicken soup
Magnesium 8mg 4mg Whey
Phosphorus 46mg 27mg Whey
Potassium 161mg 105mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 143mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 0.14mg Chicken soup
Copper 0.004mg 0.054mg Chicken soup
Manganese 0.001mg Whey
Selenium 1.9µg 2.2µg Chicken soup
Vitamin A 12IU 3IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Whey
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg Chicken soup
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.035mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.085mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 1.584mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B5 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.061mg Chicken soup
Folate 1µg 5µg Chicken soup
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Chicken soup
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 2mg 3mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.321g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 0.582g Chicken soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.213g Chicken soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Chicken soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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.
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/nutrients
  2. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.