Whey vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between whey and minestrone
- Whey has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, minestrone has more vitamin A, manganese, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for minestrone is 19% higher.
- Whey is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Whey, sweet, fluid and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +235.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +533.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1175% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +138.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15100% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +777.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +428.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1400% |
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:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +188.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~4.66g
~equal in
Water
~91.33g
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
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +190% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4081.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.23g
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 Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.018mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 254mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.152mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 49µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.051mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Folate | 1µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.46g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 1.77g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.074mg | 0.391mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 130mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 5.14g | 4.66g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.14g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.14g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.29g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.078mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.068mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.23 g)
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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