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Salmon raw vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between salmon raw and malt

  • Salmon raw is richer than malt in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for salmon raw is 115% higher.
  • Salmon raw contains 30 times more vitamin B3 than malt. Salmon raw contains 7.86mg of vitamin B3, while malt contains 0.259mg.
  • Malt contains less cholesterol.
  • Salmon raw has a lower glycemic index than malt.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
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 +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.9%
Contains more IronIron +281%
Contains more CopperCopper +575.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +575.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +716.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +318.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2934.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +370.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1678.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +657.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +116.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 +488.7%
Contains more FatsFats +92.7%
Contains more OtherOther +565%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +154.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1120.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Malt DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0.42µg 115%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.046mg 59%
Selenium 36.5µg 5.4µg 57%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 0.259mg 48%
Protein 19.84g 3.37g 33%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.354mg 26%
Copper 0.25mg 0.037mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 0.208g 16%
Phosphorus 200mg 91mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.184mg 15%
Cholesterol 55mg 10mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.054mg 14%
Potassium 490mg 172mg 9%
Calcium 12mg 98mg 9%
Iron 0.8mg 0.21mg 7%
Fats 6.34g 3.29g 5%
Folate 25µg 9µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.981g 1.883g 4%
Carbs 0g 11.2g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 0.827g 3%
Calories 142kcal 85kcal 3%
Magnesium 29mg 15mg 3%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin A 12µg 26µg 2%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.41mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Sodium 44mg 60mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 10.7g N/A
Sugar 6.68g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0.077mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw 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
77%
Salmon raw
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.