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Malt vs. Water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Malt and Water

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Calcium, and Potassium in Malt is higher than in Water.
  • Malt covers your daily Phosphorus needs 13% more than Water.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Beverages, water, tap, well.

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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
Water
Contains more Calcium +3166.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +4000%
Contains more Copper +131.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
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% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3166.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +4000%
Contains more Copper +131.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%

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
:
0
Water
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
4
:
1
Water
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +700%
Contains more Water +22.8%
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +700%
Contains more Water +22.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Malt Water
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
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Water Opinion
Net carbs 10.7g 0g Malt
Protein 3.37g 0g Malt
Fats 3.29g 0g Malt
Carbs 11.2g 0g Malt
Calories 85kcal 0kcal Malt
Sugar 6.68g Water
Fiber 0.5g 0g Malt
Calcium 98mg 3mg Malt
Iron 0.21mg 0mg Malt
Magnesium 15mg 1mg Malt
Phosphorus 91mg 0mg Malt
Potassium 172mg 0mg Malt
Sodium 60mg 5mg Water
Zinc 0.41mg 0.01mg Malt
Copper 0.037mg 0.016mg Malt
Manganese 0.08mg 0mg Malt
Selenium 5.4µg Malt
Vitamin A 95IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.06mg Malt
Vitamin C 0.1mg Malt
Vitamin B1 0.054mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0.184mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.259mg Malt
Vitamin B5 0.354mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0.046mg Malt
Folate 9µg Malt
Vitamin B12 0.42µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg 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 Water
Saturated Fat 1.883g Water
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g Malt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water is cheaper (difference - $1)
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

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.