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Chocolate milk vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chocolate milk and malt

  • The amount of selenium in malt is higher than in chocolate milk.
  • Malt contains less sugar.
  • Malt has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of malt is 59, while the glycemic index of chocolate milk is 45.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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 9.3% 34% 15% 9% 22% 11% 43% 7.8% 10% 10%
Malt
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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 more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +184.2%
~equal in Potassium ~172mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.41mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~91mg
~equal in Sodium ~60mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.08mg

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 3% 5.9% 1.4% 39% 9.3% 37% 2.3% 18% 9.2% 41% 0.75% 3.8% 9.3%
Malt
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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% 5.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin A ~95IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Malt
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3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
~equal in Protein ~3.37g
~equal in Fats ~3.29g
~equal in Carbs ~11.2g
~equal in Water ~81.34g
~equal in Other ~0.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Malt
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65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.208 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate milk Malt Opinion
Calories 83kcal 85kcal Malt
Protein 3.17g 3.37g Malt
Fats 3.39g 3.29g Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.1mg Chocolate milk
Net carbs 9.54g 10.7g Malt
Carbs 10.34g 11.2g Malt
Cholesterol 12mg 10mg Malt
Vitamin D 51IU Chocolate milk
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Malt
Calcium 112mg 98mg Chocolate milk
Potassium 167mg 172mg Malt
Iron 0.24mg 0.21mg Chocolate milk
Sugar 9.54g 6.68g Malt
Fiber 0.8g 0.5g Chocolate milk
Copper 0.065mg 0.037mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 0.41mg 0.41mg
Phosphorus 101mg 91mg Chocolate milk
Sodium 60mg 60mg
Vitamin A 98IU 95IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin A 27µg 26µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.06mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Manganese 0.077mg 0.08mg Malt
Selenium 1.9µg 5.4µg Malt
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.054mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.184mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.125mg 0.259mg Malt
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.354mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.046mg Malt
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.42µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Folate 5µg 9µg Malt
Choline 17mg Chocolate milk
Saturated Fat 2.104g 1.883g Malt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.99g 0.827g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.208g Malt
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.074mg Malt
Threonine 0.135mg 0.143mg Malt
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0.165mg Malt
Leucine 0.3mg 0.268mg Chocolate milk
Lysine 0.265mg 0.142mg Chocolate milk
Methionine 0.083mg 0.074mg Chocolate milk
Phenylalanine 0.164mg 0.15mg Chocolate milk
Valine 0.208mg 0.193mg Chocolate milk
Histidine 0.096mg 0.077mg Chocolate milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate milk 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
14%
Chocolate milk
12%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Chocolate milk
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Malt
Malt is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (60 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.