Whey vs. Orange juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between whey and orange juice
- Whey has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, orange juice is richer in vitamin C and folate.
- Orange juice covers your daily vitamin C needs 55% more than whey.
- Whey contains less sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid and Orange juice, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +327.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +170.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1800% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1300% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +426.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +158.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +49900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +440.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2900% |
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:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
10.4 g
Water:
88.3 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.3% |
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Water
~88.3g
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
0.024 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.04 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +177.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +263.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 50mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Folate | 1µg | 30µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.044mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.074mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.14g | 10.4g | 2% |
| Choline | 16mg | 6.2mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.024g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 45kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 200mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.14g | 10.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.14g | 8.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.078mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.068mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.206g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange juice is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange juice is relatively richer in vitamins
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.