Coffee vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between coffee and malt?
- Coffee is higher in caffeine; however, malt is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Malt's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 18% more.
- Malt contains 13 times less caffeine than coffee. Coffee contains 40mg of caffeine, while malt contains 3mg.
- Coffee has less saturated fat.
- Coffee has a lower glycemic index (0) than malt (59).
We used Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk types in this article.
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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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +251% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1750% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1950% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2933.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +247.8% |
| 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.
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2708.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16350% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5413.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20700% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.42µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 91mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 5.4µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 98mg | 10% |
| Caffeine | 40mg | 3mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.002g | 1.883g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.184mg | 8% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 3.37g | 7% |
| Fats | 0.02g | 3.29g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.002mg | 0.037mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.41mg | 4% |
| Calories | 1kcal | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 11.2g | 4% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 172mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.001mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.827g | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.354mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0.208g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 10.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 6.68g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.191mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.001mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.002mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.005mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.001mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.003mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.003mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.002mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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17%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Malt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)