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Whey vs. Pea soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Whey and Pea soup

  • Whey has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Pea soup is higher in Copper, Manganese, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Pea soup covers your daily need of Copper 16% more than Whey.
  • Whey has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Whey, sweet, fluid and Soup, pea, green, 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.
Whey
3
:
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Potassium +126.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Iron +1116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +392.3%
Contains more Copper +3550%
Contains more Manganese +24400%
Contains more Selenium +89.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 47
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 4% 28% 11% 21% 7% 44% 18% 49% 32% 20%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Potassium +126.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Iron +1116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +392.3%
Contains more Copper +3550%
Contains more Manganese +24400%
Contains more Selenium +89.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 47

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
4
:
Contains more Vitamin B2 +532%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +681.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +524.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 12
Equal in Folate - 1
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% 2% 0% 2% 10% 6% 9% 3% 5% 1% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +532%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +681.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +524.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 12
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
1
:
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Protein +276.5%
Contains more Fats +202.8%
Contains more Carbs +92.2%
Contains more Other +141.5%
Equal in Water - 84.55
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
3% 10% 85%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 1.09 g
Carbs: 9.88 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Protein +276.5%
Contains more Fats +202.8%
Contains more Carbs +92.2%
Contains more Other +141.5%
Equal in Water - 84.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1190.9%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
50% 36% 14%
Saturated Fat: 0.524 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.372 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.142 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1190.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Pea soup Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 7.98g Pea soup
Protein 0.85g 3.2g Pea soup
Fats 0.36g 1.09g Pea soup
Carbs 5.14g 9.88g Pea soup
Calories 27kcal 61kcal Pea soup
Sugar 5.14g 3.19g Pea soup
Fiber 0g 1.9g Pea soup
Calcium 47mg 12mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 0.73mg Pea soup
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Pea soup
Phosphorus 46mg 47mg Pea soup
Potassium 161mg 71mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 336mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 0.64mg Pea soup
Copper 0.004mg 0.146mg Pea soup
Manganese 0.001mg 0.245mg Pea soup
Selenium 1.9µg 3.6µg Pea soup
Vitamin A 12IU 12IU
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Pea soup
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.6mg Pea soup
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.04mg Pea soup
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.025mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.462mg Pea soup
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.049mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.02mg Whey
Folate 1µg 1µg
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Pea 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 0mg Pea soup
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.524g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 0.372g Pea soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.142g Pea soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Pea 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
3%
Pea soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
23%
Pea soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pea soup
Pea soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pea soup
Pea soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea soup
Pea soup is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea soup
Pea soup is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pea soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174561/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.