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Whey vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whey and Whey different?

    Whey, sweet, fluid and Whey, sweet, fluid types were 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.
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    Equal in Calcium - 47
    Equal in Iron - 0.06
    Equal in Magnesium - 8
    Equal in Phosphorus - 46
    Equal in Potassium - 161
    Equal in Sodium - 54
    Equal in Zinc - 0.13
    Equal in Copper - 0.004
    Equal in Manganese - 0.001
    Equal in Selenium - 1.9
    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 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
    Equal in Calcium - 47
    Equal in Iron - 0.06
    Equal in Magnesium - 8
    Equal in Phosphorus - 46
    Equal in Potassium - 161
    Equal in Sodium - 54
    Equal in Zinc - 0.13
    Equal in Copper - 0.004
    Equal in Manganese - 0.001
    Equal in Selenium - 1.9

    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.
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    Equal in Vitamin A - 12
    Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
    Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
    Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158
    Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.074
    Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.383
    Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.031
    Equal in Folate - 1
    Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.28
    Equal in Choline - 16
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 9% 0%
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 9% 0%
    Equal in Vitamin A - 12
    Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
    Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
    Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158
    Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.074
    Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.383
    Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.031
    Equal in Folate - 1
    Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.28
    Equal in Choline - 16

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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    Equal in Protein - 0.85
    Equal in Fats - 0.36
    Equal in Carbs - 5.14
    Equal in Water - 93.12
    Equal in Other - 0.53
    5% 93%
    Protein: 0.85 g
    Fats: 0.36 g
    Carbs: 5.14 g
    Water: 93.12 g
    Other: 0.53 g
    5% 93%
    Protein: 0.85 g
    Fats: 0.36 g
    Carbs: 5.14 g
    Water: 93.12 g
    Other: 0.53 g
    Equal in Protein - 0.85
    Equal in Fats - 0.36
    Equal in Carbs - 5.14
    Equal in Water - 93.12
    Equal in Other - 0.53

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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    Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.23
    Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.1
    Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.011
    67% 29% 3%
    Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
    67% 29% 3%
    Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
    Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.23
    Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.1
    Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.011

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Whey Whey Opinion
    Net carbs 5.14g 5.14g
    Protein 0.85g 0.85g
    Fats 0.36g 0.36g
    Carbs 5.14g 5.14g
    Calories 27kcal 27kcal
    Sugar 5.14g 5.14g
    Calcium 47mg 47mg
    Iron 0.06mg 0.06mg
    Magnesium 8mg 8mg
    Phosphorus 46mg 46mg
    Potassium 161mg 161mg
    Sodium 54mg 54mg
    Zinc 0.13mg 0.13mg
    Copper 0.004mg 0.004mg
    Manganese 0.001mg 0.001mg
    Selenium 1.9µg 1.9µg
    Vitamin A 12IU 12IU
    Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
    Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
    Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.036mg
    Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.158mg
    Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.074mg
    Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.383mg
    Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.031mg
    Folate 1µg 1µg
    Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.28µg
    Choline 16mg 16mg
    Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.013mg
    Threonine 0.054mg 0.054mg
    Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.047mg
    Leucine 0.078mg 0.078mg
    Lysine 0.068mg 0.068mg
    Methionine 0.016mg 0.016mg
    Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.027mg
    Valine 0.046mg 0.046mg
    Histidine 0.016mg 0.016mg
    Cholesterol 2mg 2mg
    Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.23g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 0.1g
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.011g

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Whey Whey
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
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    9%
    Whey
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    8%
    Whey
    8%
    Whey

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (5.14 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (54 mg)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (2 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.23 g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (43)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($3.6)
    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.
    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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.