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Ground beef vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ground beef and Malt

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Malt is higher in Calcium.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 86% more than Malt.
  • Ground beef has 16 times more Vitamin B3 than Malt. While Ground beef has 4.026mg of Vitamin B3, Malt has only 0.259mg.
  • Malt has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
Contains more Iron +981%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.4%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains more Zinc +1324.4%
Contains more Copper +113.5%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%
Contains more Calcium +197%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%
Contains more Manganese +788.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains more Iron +981%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.4%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains more Zinc +1324.4%
Contains more Copper +113.5%
Contains more Selenium +253.7%
Contains more Calcium +197%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%
Contains more Manganese +788.9%

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.
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Malt
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1454.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +576.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.054
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.184
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1454.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +576.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.054
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.184

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +608.3%
Contains more Fats +367.2%
Contains more Other +198.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.4%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
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 +608.3%
Contains more Fats +367.2%
Contains more Other +198.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +39.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +785.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +785.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground beef 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Malt Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.7g Malt
Protein 23.87g 3.37g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 3.29g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 11.2g Malt
Calories 241kcal 85kcal Ground beef
Sugar 0g 6.68g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 0.5g Malt
Calcium 33mg 98mg Malt
Iron 2.27mg 0.21mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 91mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 172mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 60mg Malt
Zinc 5.84mg 0.41mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.037mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.08mg Malt
Selenium 19.1µg 5.4µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 95IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 26µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.06mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Malt
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.054mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.184mg Malt
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.259mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.354mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.046mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 9µg Malt
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.42µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0.3µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.074mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.143mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.165mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.268mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.142mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.074mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.15mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.193mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.077mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 10mg Malt
Trans Fat 1.173g Malt
Saturated Fat 6.073g 1.883g Malt
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 0.827g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.208g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.19g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.