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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 from 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 Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +666.7%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +22900%
Equal in Potassium - 148
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 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +666.7%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +22900%
Equal in Potassium - 148

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +994.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +474.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +994.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +474.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1316.7%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Water +77.1%
Contains more Carbs +146.1%
Contains more Other +6437.7%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Protein +1316.7%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Water +77.1%
Contains more Carbs +146.1%
Contains more Other +6437.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Protein 0.85g 0.06g Whey
Fats 0.36g 0.06g Whey
Carbs 5.14g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Calories 27kcal 288kcal Vanilla extract
Sugar 5.14g 12.65g Whey
Calcium 47mg 11mg Whey
Iron 0.06mg 0.12mg Vanilla extract
Magnesium 8mg 12mg Vanilla extract
Phosphorus 46mg 6mg Whey
Potassium 161mg 148mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 0.13mg 0.11mg Whey
Copper 0.004mg 0.072mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 0.001mg 0.23mg Vanilla extract
Selenium 1.9µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin A 12IU 0IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.011mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.095mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.425mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.035mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.026mg Whey
Folate 1µg 0µg Whey
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg Whey
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 Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 0.01g Whey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.004g Whey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whey Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whey
Whey is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.