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Whey vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Whey and Italian ice

  • Italian ice has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Whey covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 12% more than Italian ice.

Food varieties used in this article are Whey, sweet, fluid and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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 +4600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2583.3%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Selenium +1800%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
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% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +4600%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2583.3%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Selenium +1800%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +1900%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1480%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7560%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1291.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +866.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1480%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7560%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1291.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +866.2%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2733.3%
Contains more Fats +1700%
Contains more Other +960%
Contains more Carbs +162.6%
Equal in Water - 86.4
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more Protein +2733.3%
Contains more Fats +1700%
Contains more Other +960%
Contains more Carbs +162.6%
Equal in Water - 86.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Italian ice Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 13.5g Italian ice
Protein 0.85g 0.03g Whey
Fats 0.36g 0.02g Whey
Carbs 5.14g 13.5g Italian ice
Calories 27kcal 53kcal Italian ice
Sugar 5.14g Italian ice
Calcium 47mg 1mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 0.09mg Italian ice
Magnesium 8mg 0mg Whey
Phosphorus 46mg 0mg Whey
Potassium 161mg 6mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 4mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.13mg 0.03mg Whey
Copper 0.004mg 0.01mg Italian ice
Manganese 0.001mg 0.02mg Italian ice
Selenium 1.9µg 0.1µg Whey
Vitamin A 12IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Whey
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.005mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.01mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.715mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.005mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.002mg Whey
Folate 1µg 5µg Italian ice
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Whey
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 0mg Italian ice
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 0g Whey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0g Whey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Italian ice
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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.