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Whey vs. Winged bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between whey and winged bean

  • Whey has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B5; however, winged bean is higher in copper, vitamin B1, iron, manganese, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Winged bean covers your daily need for copper, 154% more than whey.
  • The glycemic index of whey is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Whey, sweet, fluid and Winged bean tuber, 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.
Whey
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 14% 2.3% 1.3% 3.5% 20% 7% 0.13% 10%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 9% 52% 75% 462% 38% 19% 4.6% 69% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +264%
Contains more IronIron +3233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +34550%
Contains more ZincZinc +969.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53100%
~equal in Phosphorus ~45mg

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
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 1% 0% 0% 9% 36% 1.4% 23% 7.2% 35% 0% 0.75% 8.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 34% 31% 7% 17% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +230.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +952.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.149mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
1
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more WaterWater +62.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1264.7%
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +446.7%
Contains more OtherOther +277.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
0
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
35% 37% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.222 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.174 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +134%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1481.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.222g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Winged bean DV% diff.
Copper 0.004mg 1.386mg 154%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.379mg 29%
Iron 0.06mg 2mg 24%
Manganese 0.001mg 0.532mg 23%
Protein 0.85g 11.6g 22%
Potassium 161mg 586mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0µg 12%
Zinc 0.13mg 1.39mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 1.64mg 10%
Carbs 5.14g 28.1g 8%
Calories 27kcal 148kcal 6%
Folate 1µg 19µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.116mg 5%
Magnesium 8mg 24mg 4%
Choline 16mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.075mg 3%
Calcium 47mg 30mg 2%
Selenium 1.9µg 0.7µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.174g 1%
Sodium 54mg 35mg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.149mg 1%
Fats 0.36g 0.9g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 5.14g 28.1g N/A
Sugar 5.14g N/A
Phosphorus 46mg 45mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.23g 0.222g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.1g 0.234g 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.451mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.047mg 0.425mg 0%
Leucine 0.078mg 0.64mg 0%
Lysine 0.068mg 0.592mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0.143mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0.599mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.241mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Winged bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Winged bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
75%
Winged bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winged bean
Winged bean contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged bean
Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.