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Malt vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Malt and Butterscotch different?

  • Malt is higher than Butterscotch in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Malt covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 18% more than Butterscotch.
  • Malt is lower in Sodium.

Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Candies, butterscotch 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.
Contains more Calcium +2350%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +9000%
Contains more Potassium +5633.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +355.6%
Contains more Copper +3600%
Contains more Manganese +7900%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2350%
Contains more Iron +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +9000%
Contains more Potassium +5633.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +355.6%
Contains more Copper +3600%
Contains more Manganese +7900%
Contains more Selenium +800%

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.
Malt
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12850%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Equal in Vitamin A - 100
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
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%
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% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12850%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Equal in Vitamin A - 100
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11133.3%
Contains more Water +1449.3%
Contains more Carbs +707.1%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Equal in Fats - 3.3
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +11133.3%
Contains more Water +1449.3%
Contains more Carbs +707.1%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Equal in Fats - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.065
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.845
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.065
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.845

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 10.7g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 3.37g 0.03g Malt
Fats 3.29g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 11.2g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 85kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 6.68g 80.46g Malt
Fiber 0.5g 0g Malt
Calcium 98mg 4mg Malt
Iron 0.21mg 0.01mg Malt
Magnesium 15mg 0mg Malt
Phosphorus 91mg 1mg Malt
Potassium 172mg 3mg Malt
Sodium 60mg 391mg Malt
Zinc 0.41mg 0.09mg Malt
Copper 0.037mg 0.001mg Malt
Manganese 0.08mg 0.001mg Malt
Selenium 5.4µg 0.6µg Malt
Vitamin A 95IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.09mg Butterscotch
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Malt
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.012mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.016mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 0.002mg Malt
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.004mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0mg Malt
Folate 9µg 0µg Malt
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
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 10mg 9mg Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 1.883g 2.065g Malt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 0.122g Malt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Malt Butterscotch
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
13%
Malt
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Malt
Malt is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.182g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt
Malt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt
Malt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Malt
Malt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)

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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/nutrients
  2. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.