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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 of Vitamin B12 483% more than Malt.
  • Mackerel contains 74 times more Sodium than Malt. Mackerel contains 4450mg of Sodium, while Malt contains 60mg.

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
7
:
3
Malt
Malt
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.1%
Contains more Potassium +202.3%
Contains more Zinc +168.3%
Contains more Copper +170.3%
Contains more Selenium +1259.3%
Contains more Calcium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Malt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.1%
Contains more Potassium +202.3%
Contains more Zinc +168.3%
Contains more Copper +170.3%
Contains more Selenium +1259.3%
Contains more Calcium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
9
:
3
Malt
Malt
Contains more Vitamin A +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +3866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2757.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.184
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
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 A +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +3866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +791.3%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2757.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.184

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Malt
Malt
Contains more Protein +449%
Contains more Fats +662.9%
Contains more Other +1575%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +89.2%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 +449%
Contains more Fats +662.9%
Contains more Other +1575%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +89.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Malt
Malt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +906%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2885.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Malt
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +906%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2885.6%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.7g Malt
Protein 18.5g 3.37g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 3.29g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 11.2g Malt
Calories 305kcal 85kcal Mackerel
Sugar 0g 6.68g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 0.5g Malt
Calcium 66mg 98mg Malt
Iron 1.4mg 0.21mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 15mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 91mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 172mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 60mg Malt
Zinc 1.1mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.037mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.08mg Malt
Selenium 73.4µg 5.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 95IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 26µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.06mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Malt
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.054mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.184mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.259mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.354mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.046mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 9µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg 0.42µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 0.3µg Mackerel
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 95mg 10mg Malt
Saturated Fat 7.148g 1.883g Malt
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.827g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.208g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Malt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
212%
Mackerel
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 4390mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
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.