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Malt vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Malt and Light beer?

  • Malt has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Selenium than Light beer.
  • Malt's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 17% higher.

We used Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol types in this comparison.

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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
Malt
9
:
1
Light beer
Light beer
Contains more Calcium +2350%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +658.3%
Contains more Potassium +719%
Contains more Zinc +4000%
Contains more Copper +516.7%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Malt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Light beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 4% 6% 2% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +2350%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +658.3%
Contains more Potassium +719%
Contains more Zinc +4000%
Contains more Copper +516.7%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

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
Malt
10
:
2
Light beer
Light beer
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Malt
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%
Light beer
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% 2% 4% 8% 0% 8% 5% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
Malt
3
:
2
Light beer
Light beer
Contains more Protein +1248%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1354.5%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +662.5%
Malt
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Light beer
93% 6%
Protein: 0.25 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.77 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 6.1 g
Contains more Protein +1248%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1354.5%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +662.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Malt Light beer
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 Malt Light beer Opinion
Net carbs 10.7g 0.77g Malt
Protein 3.37g 0.25g Malt
Fats 3.29g 0g Malt
Carbs 11.2g 0.77g Malt
Calories 85kcal 46kcal Malt
Sugar 6.68g 0.09g Light beer
Fiber 0.5g 0g Malt
Calcium 98mg 4mg Malt
Iron 0.21mg 0.03mg Malt
Magnesium 15mg 5mg Malt
Phosphorus 91mg 12mg Malt
Potassium 172mg 21mg Malt
Sodium 60mg 4mg Light beer
Zinc 0.41mg 0.01mg Malt
Copper 0.037mg 0.006mg Malt
Manganese 0.08mg Malt
Selenium 5.4µg 0.4µg Malt
Vitamin A 95IU 0IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg Malt
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Malt
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.005mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.015mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 0.391mg Light beer
Vitamin B5 0.354mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.034mg Malt
Folate 9µg 6µg Malt
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.02µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.074mg Malt
Threonine 0.143mg Malt
Isoleucine 0.165mg Malt
Leucine 0.268mg Malt
Lysine 0.142mg Malt
Methionine 0.074mg Malt
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Malt
Valine 0.193mg Malt
Histidine 0.077mg Malt
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Light beer
Saturated Fat 1.883g 0g Light beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g 0g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 0g Malt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Malt Light beer
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
2%
Light beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
2%
Light beer

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?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Light beer
Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Light beer
Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Light beer
Light beer is cheaper (difference - $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. Light beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174145/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.