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Whey vs. Turkey egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Whey and Turkey egg

  • Whey has less Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Turkey egg covers your daily Cholesterol needs 310% more than Whey.
  • Whey has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Whey, sweet, fluid and Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, 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 Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.2%
Contains more Calcium +110.6%
Contains more Iron +6733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +269.6%
Contains more Zinc +1115.4%
Contains more Copper +1450%
Contains more Manganese +3700%
Contains more Selenium +1705.3%
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 30% 154% 10% 73% 13% 20% 44% 21% 5% 188%
Contains more Potassium +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.2%
Contains more Calcium +110.6%
Contains more Iron +6733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +269.6%
Contains more Zinc +1115.4%
Contains more Copper +1450%
Contains more Manganese +3700%
Contains more Selenium +1705.3%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +4516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +393.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.6%
Contains more Folate +7000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +503.6%
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 34% 0% 0% 0% 28% 109% 1% 114% 31% 54% 212% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +4516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +393.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +322.6%
Contains more Folate +7000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +503.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +347%
Contains more Water +28.4%
Contains more Protein +1509.4%
Contains more Fats +3200%
Contains more Other +49.1%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Carbs +347%
Contains more Water +28.4%
Contains more Protein +1509.4%
Contains more Fats +3200%
Contains more Other +49.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4471%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14972.7%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4471%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14972.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whey Turkey egg
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Turkey egg Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 1.15g Whey
Protein 0.85g 13.68g Turkey egg
Fats 0.36g 11.88g Turkey egg
Carbs 5.14g 1.15g Whey
Calories 27kcal 171kcal Turkey egg
Sugar 5.14g Turkey egg
Calcium 47mg 99mg Turkey egg
Iron 0.06mg 4.1mg Turkey egg
Magnesium 8mg 13mg Turkey egg
Phosphorus 46mg 170mg Turkey egg
Potassium 161mg 142mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 151mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 1.58mg Turkey egg
Copper 0.004mg 0.062mg Turkey egg
Manganese 0.001mg 0.038mg Turkey egg
Selenium 1.9µg 34.3µg Turkey egg
Vitamin A 12IU 554IU Turkey egg
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 166µg Turkey egg
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.11mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.47mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.024mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 1.889mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.131mg Turkey egg
Folate 1µg 71µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 1.69µg Turkey egg
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.219mg Turkey egg
Threonine 0.054mg 0.672mg Turkey egg
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.855mg Turkey egg
Leucine 0.078mg 1.201mg Turkey egg
Lysine 0.068mg 0.924mg Turkey egg
Methionine 0.016mg 0.442mg Turkey egg
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.773mg Turkey egg
Valine 0.046mg 0.985mg Turkey egg
Histidine 0.016mg 0.33mg Turkey egg
Cholesterol 2mg 933mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 3.632g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 4.571g Turkey egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 1.658g Turkey egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whey Turkey egg
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
48%
Turkey egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
55%
Turkey egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 931mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.402g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg 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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.