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Carbonated water vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carbonated water and Malt different?

  • Malt has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Monounsaturated Fat than Carbonated water.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Malt is 18% higher.

Beverages, carbonated, club soda and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk are the varieties 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 less Sodium -65%
Contains more Calcium +1860%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8500%
Contains more Zinc +310%
Contains more Copper +516.7%
Contains more Manganese +7900%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Calcium +1860%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8500%
Contains more Zinc +310%
Contains more Copper +516.7%
Contains more Manganese +7900%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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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Malt
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 1% 14% 43% 5% 22% 11% 7% 53% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +700%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carbonated water Malt Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.7g Malt
Protein 0g 3.37g Malt
Fats 0g 3.29g Malt
Carbs 0g 11.2g Malt
Calories 0kcal 85kcal Malt
Sugar 0g 6.68g Carbonated water
Fiber 0g 0.5g Malt
Calcium 5mg 98mg Malt
Iron 0.01mg 0.21mg Malt
Magnesium 1mg 15mg Malt
Phosphorus 0mg 91mg Malt
Potassium 2mg 172mg Malt
Sodium 21mg 60mg Carbonated water
Zinc 0.1mg 0.41mg Malt
Copper 0.006mg 0.037mg Malt
Manganese 0.001mg 0.08mg Malt
Selenium 0µg 5.4µg Malt
Vitamin A 0IU 95IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Malt
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg Malt
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Malt
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.054mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.184mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.259mg Malt
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.354mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Malt
Folate 0µg 9µg Malt
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Malt
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Malt
Tryptophan 0mg 0.074mg Malt
Threonine 0mg 0.143mg Malt
Isoleucine 0mg 0.165mg Malt
Leucine 0mg 0.268mg Malt
Lysine 0mg 0.142mg Malt
Methionine 0mg 0.074mg Malt
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.15mg Malt
Valine 0mg 0.193mg Malt
Histidine 0mg 0.077mg Malt
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Carbonated water
Saturated Fat 0g 1.883g Carbonated water
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.827g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.208g Malt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carbonated water Malt
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
0%
Carbonated water
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Carbonated water
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt
Malt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Malt
Malt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is cheaper (difference - $0.9)

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. Carbonated water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174842/nutrients
  2. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.