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Absinthe vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between absinthe and malt

  • Absinthe contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, and vitamin B5 than malt.
  • Malt's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 18% higher.
  • Absinthe has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of absinthe is 0, while the glycemic index of malt is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Malt
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8500%
Contains more IronIron +425%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +925%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2175%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Malt
11
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1892.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
Malt
4
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 OtherOther +5212.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +41.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Absinthe Malt DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.184mg 14%
Phosphorus 4mg 91mg 12%
Calories 295kcal 85kcal 11%
Calcium 0mg 98mg 10%
Selenium 0µg 5.4µg 10%
Saturated fat 0g 1.883g 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.354mg 7%
Protein 0g 3.37g 7%
Fats 0g 3.29g 5%
Potassium 2mg 172mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.054mg 4%
Carbs 0g 11.2g 4%
Magnesium 0mg 15mg 4%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.41mg 3%
Sodium 1mg 60mg 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 3%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.08mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.046mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Copper 0.021mg 0.037mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.827g 2%
Iron 0.04mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.013mg 0.259mg 2%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.208g 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 10.7g N/A
Sugar 6.68g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Absinthe Malt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Absinthe
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Absinthe
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 Cholesterol?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Absinthe
Absinthe 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. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.