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Dough vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Dough and Malt?

  • Dough is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Copper, however, Malt is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Dough's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 55% more.
  • Malt contains 19 times less Iron than Dough. Dough contains 3.91mg of Iron, while Malt contains 0.21mg.
  • Malt has less Sodium.

We used Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
Dough
7
:
3
Malt
Malt
Contains more Iron +1761.9%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Zinc +153.7%
Contains more Copper +310.8%
Contains more Manganese +621.3%
Contains more Selenium +429.6%
Contains more Calcium +88.5%
Contains more Potassium +47%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Malt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains more Iron +1761.9%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Zinc +153.7%
Contains more Copper +310.8%
Contains more Manganese +621.3%
Contains more Selenium +429.6%
Contains more Calcium +88.5%
Contains more Potassium +47%
Contains less Sodium -90%

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.
Dough
Dough
9
:
3
Malt
Malt
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1759.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Folate +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +9400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Malt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 1% 14% 43% 5% 22% 11% 7% 53% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1759.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Folate +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +9400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
3
:
2
Malt
Malt
Contains more Protein +219%
Contains more Carbs +363.2%
Contains more Other +143.8%
Contains more Fats +36%
Contains more Water +146.5%
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Malt
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 Protein +219%
Contains more Carbs +363.2%
Contains more Other +143.8%
Contains more Fats +36%
Contains more Water +146.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
2
:
1
Malt
Malt
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.5%
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Malt
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Malt Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 10.7g Dough
Protein 10.75g 3.37g Dough
Fats 2.42g 3.29g Malt
Carbs 51.88g 11.2g Dough
Calories 272kcal 85kcal Dough
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g 6.68g Dough
Fiber 2.2g 0.5g Dough
Calcium 52mg 98mg Malt
Iron 3.91mg 0.21mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 15mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 91mg Dough
Potassium 117mg 172mg Malt
Sodium 602mg 60mg Malt
Zinc 1.04mg 0.41mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.037mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg 0.08mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 5.4µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 95IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.06mg Dough
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Malt
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.054mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.184mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 0.259mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.354mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.046mg Dough
Folate 123µg 9µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.3µg Dough
Tryptophan 0.074mg Malt
Threonine 0.143mg Malt
Isoleucine 0.165mg Malt
Leucine 0.268mg Malt
Lysine 0.142mg Malt
Methionine 0.074mg Malt
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Malt
Valine 0.193mg Malt
Histidine 0.077mg Malt
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Malt
Saturated Fat 0.529g 1.883g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 0.827g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 0.208g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough Malt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Dough
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt
Malt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.354g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough 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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.