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Whey vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Whey and Pecan?

  • Whey has less Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6 than Pecan.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 196% higher.
  • Whey contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Whey, sweet, fluid and Nuts, pecans types in this comparison.

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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
Whey
0
:
10
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Calcium +48.9%
Contains more Iron +4116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +502.2%
Contains more Potassium +154.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +3384.6%
Contains more Copper +29900%
Contains more Manganese +449900%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Pecan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Contains more Calcium +48.9%
Contains more Iron +4116.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +502.2%
Contains more Potassium +154.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +3384.6%
Contains more Copper +29900%
Contains more Manganese +449900%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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
Whey
2
:
10
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1477%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +577.4%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Whey
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%
Pecan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1477%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +577.4%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
1
:
4
Pecan
Pecan
Contains more Water +2545.5%
Contains more Protein +978.8%
Contains more Fats +19891.7%
Contains more Carbs +169.6%
Contains more Other +179.2%
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Pecan
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Water +2545.5%
Contains more Protein +978.8%
Contains more Fats +19891.7%
Contains more Carbs +169.6%
Contains more Other +179.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
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:
2
Pecan
Pecan
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40701%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196390.9%
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Pecan
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.18 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.614 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40701%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196390.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Pecan Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 4.26g Whey
Protein 0.85g 9.17g Pecan
Fats 0.36g 71.97g Pecan
Carbs 5.14g 13.86g Pecan
Calories 27kcal 691kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 5.14g 3.97g Pecan
Fiber 0g 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 47mg 70mg Pecan
Iron 0.06mg 2.53mg Pecan
Magnesium 8mg 121mg Pecan
Phosphorus 46mg 277mg Pecan
Potassium 161mg 410mg Pecan
Sodium 54mg 0mg Pecan
Zinc 0.13mg 4.53mg Pecan
Copper 0.004mg 1.2mg Pecan
Manganese 0.001mg 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 1.9µg 3.8µg Pecan
Vitamin A 12IU 56IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0mg 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.1mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.13mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 1.167mg Pecan
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.863mg Pecan
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.21mg Pecan
Folate 1µg 22µg Pecan
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin K 0µg 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.093mg Pecan
Threonine 0.054mg 0.306mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.336mg Pecan
Leucine 0.078mg 0.598mg Pecan
Lysine 0.068mg 0.287mg Pecan
Methionine 0.016mg 0.183mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.046mg 0.411mg Pecan
Histidine 0.016mg 0.262mg Pecan
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 0.23g 6.18g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 21.614g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.95g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan
Pecan is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.