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Whey vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Whey and Spread?

  • Spread is richer than Whey in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Spread's daily need coverage for Sodium is 42% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Whey is lower.

We used Whey, sweet, fluid and Sandwich spread, pork, beef types 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
Whey
3
:
6
Spread
Spread
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Potassium +46.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Iron +1216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Zinc +684.6%
Contains more Copper +3150%
Contains more Manganese +2500%
Contains more Selenium +410.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 8
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Spread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Potassium +46.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Iron +1216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Zinc +684.6%
Contains more Copper +3150%
Contains more Manganese +2500%
Contains more Selenium +410.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 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
Whey
2
:
10
Spread
Spread
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2237.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
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%
Spread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +625%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2237.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
1
:
4
Spread
Spread
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Protein +801.2%
Contains more Fats +4716.7%
Contains more Carbs +132.3%
Contains more Other +424.5%
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Spread
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Protein +801.2%
Contains more Fats +4716.7%
Contains more Carbs +132.3%
Contains more Other +424.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
1
:
2
Spread
Spread
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7484%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23218.2%
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Spread
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7484%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23218.2%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Spread Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 11.74g Spread
Protein 0.85g 7.66g Spread
Fats 0.36g 17.34g Spread
Carbs 5.14g 11.94g Spread
Calories 27kcal 235kcal Spread
Sugar 5.14g 0g Spread
Fiber 0g 0.2g Spread
Calcium 47mg 12mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 0.79mg Spread
Magnesium 8mg 8mg
Phosphorus 46mg 59mg Spread
Potassium 161mg 110mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 1013mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 1.02mg Spread
Copper 0.004mg 0.13mg Spread
Manganese 0.001mg 0.026mg Spread
Selenium 1.9µg 9.7µg Spread
Vitamin A 12IU 87IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 26µg Spread
Vitamin E 0mg 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.172mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.134mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 1.73mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.43mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.12mg Spread
Folate 1µg 2µg Spread
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 1.12µg Spread
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.082mg Spread
Threonine 0.054mg 0.334mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.334mg Spread
Leucine 0.078mg 0.6mg Spread
Lysine 0.068mg 0.663mg Spread
Methionine 0.016mg 0.196mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.301mg Spread
Valine 0.046mg 0.356mg Spread
Histidine 0.016mg 0.279mg Spread
Cholesterol 2mg 38mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 5.977g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 7.584g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 2.565g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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

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
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 959mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.747g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread 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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.