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Whipped cream vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whipped cream and Whey different?

  • Whipped cream is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Calcium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Whey is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Whipped cream covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 68% more than Whey.
  • Whey is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized 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.
Contains more Calcium +114.9%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Zinc +184.6%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Selenium +35.7%
Equal in Potassium - 161
Equal in Manganese - 0.001
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 2% 8% 39% 13% 2% 11% 4% 1% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +114.9%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.2%
Contains more Zinc +184.6%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Selenium +35.7%
Equal in Potassium - 161
Equal in Manganese - 0.001

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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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +5608.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.074
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.28
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 42% 13% 12% 0% 10% 15% 2% 19% 10% 3% 37% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +5608.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.074
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.28

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +276.5%
Contains more Fats +6072.2%
Contains more Carbs +143%
Contains more Other +43.4%
Contains more Water +51.8%
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +276.5%
Contains more Fats +6072.2%
Contains more Carbs +143%
Contains more Other +43.4%
Contains more Water +51.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6318%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 13.831 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.825 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6318%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whipped cream Whey
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Whipped cream Whey Opinion
Net carbs 12.49g 5.14g Whipped cream
Protein 3.2g 0.85g Whipped cream
Fats 22.22g 0.36g Whipped cream
Carbs 12.49g 5.14g Whipped cream
Calories 257kcal 27kcal Whipped cream
Sugar 8g 5.14g Whey
Calcium 101mg 47mg Whipped cream
Iron 0.05mg 0.06mg Whey
Magnesium 11mg 8mg Whipped cream
Phosphorus 89mg 46mg Whipped cream
Potassium 147mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 8mg 54mg Whipped cream
Zinc 0.37mg 0.13mg Whipped cream
Copper 0.01mg 0.004mg Whipped cream
Manganese 0.001mg 0.001mg
Selenium 1.4µg 1.9µg Whey
Vitamin A 685IU 12IU Whipped cream
Vitamin A RAE 188µg 3µg Whipped cream
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0mg Whipped cream
Vitamin D 16IU Whipped cream
Vitamin D 0.4µg Whipped cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.036mg Whipped cream
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.074mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0.305mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.031mg Whipped cream
Folate 3µg 1µg Whipped cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.28µg Whipped cream
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg Whipped cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.013mg Whipped cream
Threonine 0.144mg 0.054mg Whipped cream
Isoleucine 0.194mg 0.047mg Whipped cream
Leucine 0.313mg 0.078mg Whipped cream
Lysine 0.254mg 0.068mg Whipped cream
Methionine 0.08mg 0.016mg Whipped cream
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0.027mg Whipped cream
Valine 0.214mg 0.046mg Whipped cream
Histidine 0.087mg 0.016mg Whipped cream
Cholesterol 76mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 13.831g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 6.418g 0.1g Whipped cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.825g 0.011g Whipped cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whipped cream Whey
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
14%
Whipped cream
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Whipped cream
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.601g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.