Whey vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between whey and vanilla extract
- Whey has more vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, vanilla extract has more manganese and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for whey is 12% higher.
- Vanilla extract has 11 times less vitamin B5 than whey. Whey has 0.383mg of vitamin B5, while vanilla extract has 0.035mg.
- Whey is lower in sugar.
Food types used in this article are Whey, sweet, fluid and Vanilla extract.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +327.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +18.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +666.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
Contains more IronIron | +100% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1700% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22900% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +227.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +994.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +474.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calories | 27kcal | 288kcal | 13% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0µg | 12% |
Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.23mg | 10% |
Copper | 0.004mg | 0.072mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 0.035mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 46mg | 6mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.095mg | 5% |
Calcium | 47mg | 11mg | 4% |
Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
Carbs | 5.14g | 12.65g | 3% |
Selenium | 1.9µg | 0µg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.074mg | 0.425mg | 2% |
Protein | 0.85g | 0.06g | 2% |
Sodium | 54mg | 9mg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.01g | 1% |
Iron | 0.06mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 8mg | 12mg | 1% |
Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.36g | 0.06g | 0% |
Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 5.14g | 12.65g | N/A |
Potassium | 161mg | 148mg | 0% |
Sugar | 5.14g | 12.65g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
Folate | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.01g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.004g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.016mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
Other:
0.53 g
Protein:
0.06 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
12.65 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
34.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1316.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +500% |
Contains more WaterWater | +77.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +6437.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +900% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +175% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |