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Malt vs. SlimFast shake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Malt and SlimFast shake

  • Malt has less Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B12.
  • SlimFast shake's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 30% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan.

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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 -16.7%
Contains more Copper +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +32.7%
Contains more Iron +357.1%
Contains more Magnesium +193.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.5%
Contains more Zinc +107.3%
Equal in Potassium - 179
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 39% 36% 32% 59% 16% 10% 24% 5% 0% 25%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +32.7%
Contains more Iron +357.1%
Contains more Magnesium +193.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.5%
Contains more Zinc +107.3%
Equal in Potassium - 179

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +494.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +7533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +19300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +822.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +352.2%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2066.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19
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 34% 92% 34% 65% 43% 44% 45% 72% 48% 30% 75% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +494.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +7533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +19300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +822.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +352.2%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2066.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +1217.6%
Contains more Protein +95.5%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Equal in Water - 88.33
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
7% 3% 88%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 2.88 g
Carbs: 0.85 g
Water: 88.33 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +1217.6%
Contains more Protein +95.5%
Contains more Other +68.8%
Equal in Water - 88.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.4%
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
16% 74% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.29 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt SlimFast shake Opinion
Net carbs 10.7g 0.45g Malt
Protein 3.37g 6.59g SlimFast shake
Fats 3.29g 2.88g Malt
Carbs 11.2g 0.85g Malt
Calories 85kcal 58kcal Malt
Sugar 6.68g 0.6g SlimFast shake
Fiber 0.5g 0.4g Malt
Calcium 98mg 130mg SlimFast shake
Iron 0.21mg 0.96mg SlimFast shake
Magnesium 15mg 44mg SlimFast shake
Phosphorus 91mg 136mg SlimFast shake
Potassium 172mg 179mg SlimFast shake
Sodium 60mg 72mg Malt
Zinc 0.41mg 0.85mg SlimFast shake
Copper 0.037mg 0.014mg Malt
Manganese 0.08mg Malt
Selenium 5.4µg 4.5µg Malt
Vitamin A 95IU 565IU SlimFast shake
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 171µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin E 0.06mg 4.58mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin D 45IU SlimFast shake
Vitamin D 1.1µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 19.4mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.17mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.19mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 2.39mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 1.195mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.208mg SlimFast shake
Folate 9µg 39µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.6µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin K 0.3µg 6.5µg SlimFast shake
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 4mg SlimFast shake
Saturated Fat 1.883g 0.45g SlimFast shake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g 2.1g SlimFast shake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 0.29g SlimFast shake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Malt SlimFast shake
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
50%
SlimFast shake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
24%
SlimFast shake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.08g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)

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. SlimFast shake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173170/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.