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Cocoa solids vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cocoa solids and malt

  • Cocoa solids have more copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium; however, malt is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily need for copper, 417% more than malt.
  • Cocoa solids have 74 times more fiber than malt. While cocoa solids have 37g of fiber, malt has only 0.5g.
  • Malt has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of malt is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened 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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +3226.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +786%
Contains more IronIron +6500%
Contains more CopperCopper +10137.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1561%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +706.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4696.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164.8%

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% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
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% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +743.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +255.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 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
Contains more ProteinProtein +481.6%
Contains more FatsFats +316.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +417%
Contains more OtherOther +625%
Contains more WaterWater +2611.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 +452.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +111.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Malt DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.037mg 417%
Iron 13.86mg 0.21mg 171%
Manganese 3.837mg 0.08mg 163%
Fiber 37g 0.5g 146%
Magnesium 499mg 15mg 115%
Phosphorus 734mg 91mg 92%
Zinc 6.81mg 0.41mg 58%
Caffeine 230mg 3mg 57%
Potassium 1524mg 172mg 40%
Protein 19.6g 3.37g 32%
Saturated fat 8.07g 1.883g 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Selenium 14.3µg 5.4µg 16%
Carbs 57.9g 11.2g 16%
Fats 13.7g 3.29g 16%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.259mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 0.827g 9%
Calories 228kcal 85kcal 7%
Folate 32µg 9µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.046mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.184mg 4%
Calcium 128mg 98mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.054mg 2%
Sodium 21mg 60mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.208g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.354mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.3µg 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 20.9g 10.7g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 6.68g N/A
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids 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
15%
Cocoa solids
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.187g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids 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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.