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Whey vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between whey and custard apple

  • Whey has more vitamin B12; however, custard apple is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, and potassium.
  • Custard apple covers your daily vitamin C needs 21% more than whey.
  • Custard apple has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of custard apple is 54, while the glycemic index of whey is 43.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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
6
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 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.3%
Contains more IronIron +1083.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%

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
6
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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +575.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +612.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
1
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more WaterWater +30.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +390.3%
Contains more OtherOther +88.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
3
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.231g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Custard apple DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.1mg 19.2mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.221mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Iron 0.06mg 0.71mg 8%
Carbs 5.14g 25.2g 7%
Potassium 161mg 382mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.135mg 5%
Calories 27kcal 101kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.1mg 4%
Phosphorus 46mg 21mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.08mg 4%
Choline 16mg 3%
Selenium 1.9µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 47mg 30mg 2%
Sodium 54mg 4mg 2%
Protein 0.85g 1.7g 2%
Magnesium 8mg 18mg 2%
Zinc 0.13mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Fats 0.36g 0.6g 0%
Net carbs 5.14g 22.8g N/A
Sugar 5.14g N/A
Copper 0.004mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.001mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.23g 0.231g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.1g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0%
Leucine 0.078mg 0%
Lysine 0.068mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.004mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Custard apple
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
14%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.