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Malt vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between malt and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Malt has less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, selenium, and copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 101% more.
  • Malt is lower in saturated fat.
  • Malt has a higher glycemic index than parmigiano-Reggiano.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +153.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1031.6%
Contains more IronIron +328.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +543.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +843.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +701.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +227.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.085mg

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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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%
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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.325mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.049mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +717.5%
Contains more WaterWater +60.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +493.5%
Contains more FatsFats +507.9%
Contains more OtherOther +903.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +637.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 98mg 1109mg 101%
Phosphorus 91mg 729mg 91%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2.26µg 77%
Sodium 60mg 1529mg 64%
Saturated fat 1.883g 13.317g 52%
Protein 3.37g 20g 33%
Zinc 0.41mg 3.87mg 31%
Fats 3.29g 20g 26%
Cholesterol 10mg 88mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.486mg 23%
Selenium 5.4µg 17.7µg 22%
Copper 0.037mg 0.238mg 22%
Vitamin A 26µg 160µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.827g 6.098g 13%
Calories 85kcal 265kcal 9%
Iron 0.21mg 0.9mg 9%
Magnesium 15mg 38mg 5%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Carbs 11.2g 1.37g 3%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 0.462g 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.029mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.7µg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.325mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 0.114mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.17mg 1%
Potassium 172mg 125mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10.7g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 6.68g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.08mg 0.085mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.049mg 0%
Folate 9µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0.268mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.193mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Malt Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 1469mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.434g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.