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Mackerel vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and malt different?

  • Mackerel is higher than malt in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and iron.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 483% more than malt.
  • Mackerel contains 74 times more sodium than malt. Mackerel contains 4450mg of sodium, while malt contains 60mg.
  • Malt has a higher glycemic index (59) than mackerel (0).

Fish, mackerel, salted and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
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 +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.3%
Contains more IronIron +566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +170.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1259.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%

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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
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 AVitamin A +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3866.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2757.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.184mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 +449%
Contains more FatsFats +662.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1575%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +89.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 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 +906%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2885.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Malt DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.42µg 483%
Sodium 4450mg 60mg 191%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 73.4µg 5.4µg 124%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.208g 40%
Fats 25.1g 3.29g 34%
Protein 18.5g 3.37g 30%
Cholesterol 95mg 10mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.046mg 28%
Saturated fat 7.148g 1.883g 24%
Phosphorus 254mg 91mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0.827g 19%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.259mg 19%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.06mg 15%
Iron 1.4mg 0.21mg 15%
Calories 305kcal 85kcal 11%
Magnesium 60mg 15mg 11%
Potassium 520mg 172mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 7%
Copper 0.1mg 0.037mg 7%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0.3µg 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.41mg 6%
Carbs 0g 11.2g 4%
Manganese 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.054mg 3%
Calcium 66mg 98mg 3%
Folate 15µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin A 47µg 26µg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 10.7g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.68g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.184mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
172%
Mackerel
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 4390mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.265g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.