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Malt vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Malt and Coffee?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat in Malt is higher than in Coffee.
  • Malt's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 18% more.
  • Coffee has less Saturated Fat.

We used Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water types 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.
Malt
9
:
1
Coffee
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +2933.3%
Contains more Potassium +251%
Contains more Zinc +1950%
Contains more Copper +1750%
Contains more Manganese +247.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +2933.3%
Contains more Potassium +251%
Contains more Zinc +1950%
Contains more Copper +1750%
Contains more Manganese +247.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%

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.
Malt
11
:
1
Coffee
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4500%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 4% 18% 4% 16% 1% 2% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4500%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
4
:
1
Coffee
Contains more Protein +2708.3%
Contains more Fats +16350%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +70.2%
Contains more Water +22.2%
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +2708.3%
Contains more Fats +16350%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +70.2%
Contains more Water +22.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
2
:
1
Coffee
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5413.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
11% 83% 6%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5413.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Malt Coffee
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Coffee Opinion
Net carbs 10.7g 0g Malt
Protein 3.37g 0.12g Malt
Fats 3.29g 0.02g Malt
Carbs 11.2g 0g Malt
Calories 85kcal 1kcal Malt
Sugar 6.68g 0g Coffee
Fiber 0.5g 0g Malt
Calcium 98mg 2mg Malt
Iron 0.21mg 0.01mg Malt
Magnesium 15mg 3mg Malt
Phosphorus 91mg 3mg Malt
Potassium 172mg 49mg Malt
Sodium 60mg 2mg Coffee
Zinc 0.41mg 0.02mg Malt
Copper 0.037mg 0.002mg Malt
Manganese 0.08mg 0.023mg Malt
Selenium 5.4µg 0µg Malt
Vitamin A 95IU 0IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.01mg Malt
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Malt
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.014mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.076mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 0.191mg Malt
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.254mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.001mg Malt
Folate 9µg 2µg Malt
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0mg Malt
Threonine 0.143mg 0.001mg Malt
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.002mg Malt
Leucine 0.268mg 0.005mg Malt
Lysine 0.142mg 0.001mg Malt
Methionine 0.074mg 0mg Malt
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.003mg Malt
Valine 0.193mg 0.003mg Malt
Histidine 0.077mg 0.002mg Malt
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 1.883g 0.002g Coffee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g 0.015g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 0.001g Malt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Malt Coffee
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
13%
Malt
4%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
1%
Coffee

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?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)

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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/nutrients
  2. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.