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Cod vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cod and malt

  • Cod has more vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, malt is higher in vitamin B2 and calcium.
  • Cod covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 3053% more than malt.
  • Cod has 8 times more vitamin B3 than malt. While cod has 2.063mg of vitamin B3, malt has only 0.259mg.
  • Malt has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of malt is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw 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.
Cod
Cod
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Malt
3
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 +113.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.1%
Contains more IronIron +81%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +513%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +512.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +433.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.41mg

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.
Cod
Cod
9
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Malt
4
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 +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +696.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +432.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 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 ProteinProtein +428.5%
Contains more FatsFats +391%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%
~equal in Water ~81.34g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
2
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Malt
1
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +779.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.208g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Malt DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.354mg 3053%
Selenium 33.1µg 5.4µg 50%
Protein 17.81g 3.37g 29%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.42µg 20%
Phosphorus 203mg 91mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.046mg 15%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.259mg 11%
Cholesterol 43mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.184mg 9%
Calcium 16mg 98mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.131g 1.883g 8%
Potassium 413mg 172mg 7%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Fats 0.67g 3.29g 4%
Carbs 0g 11.2g 4%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.06mg 4%
Magnesium 32mg 15mg 4%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin A 12µg 26µg 2%
Iron 0.38mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.054mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 0.827g 2%
Folate 7µg 9µg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.1mg 1%
Copper 0.028mg 0.037mg 1%
Calories 82kcal 85kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 10.7g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.68g N/A
Zinc 0.45mg 0.41mg 0%
Sodium 54mg 60mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.208g 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.077mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Malt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
731%
Cod
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.