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Whey vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whey and Spread different?

  • Whey is higher in Phosphorus, however, Spread is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Spread is 30% higher.
  • Spread has less Sugar.

Whey, sweet, fluid and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat are the varieties used in this article.

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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
10
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0
Spread
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1241.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1241.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%

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
8
:
3
Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +37308.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +37308.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
3
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2
Spread
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Fats +4650%
Contains more Other +290.6%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Fats +4650%
Contains more Other +290.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
1
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2
Spread
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36081.8%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36081.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Spread Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 0g Whey
Protein 0.85g 0g Whey
Fats 0.36g 17.1g Spread
Carbs 5.14g 0g Whey
Calories 27kcal 158kcal Spread
Sugar 5.14g 0g Spread
Calcium 47mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg Whey
Magnesium 8mg Whey
Phosphorus 46mg 0mg Whey
Potassium 161mg 12mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 755mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg Whey
Copper 0.004mg Whey
Manganese 0.001mg Whey
Selenium 1.9µg Whey
Vitamin A 12IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Whey
Vitamin E 0mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin C 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg Whey
Folate 1µg Whey
Vitamin B12 0.28µg Whey
Vitamin K 0µg 12.3µg Spread
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 Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 2.22g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 7.6g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Spread
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 701mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.