Malt vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are malt and chocolate cake different?
- Malt is higher in vitamin B12; however, chocolate cake is richer in copper, iron, selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate cake is 19% higher.
- Malt contains 3 times more vitamin B12 than chocolate cake. While malt contains 0.42µg of vitamin B12, chocolate cake contains only 0.16µg.
- Malt has less saturated fat.
- Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index (41) than malt (59).
Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +63.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +666.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +459.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +161.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +339% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
3.29 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
81.34 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +233.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +359% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +376.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.208 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +630.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1227.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.207mg | 19% |
| Fats | 3.29g | 15.1g | 18% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.61mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.208g | 2.761g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 1.883g | 5.43g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 58mg | 16% |
| Calories | 85kcal | 371kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 11.2g | 53.4g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.827g | 6.039g | 13% |
| Selenium | 5.4µg | 11.9µg | 12% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 315mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.16µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.28mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.141mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.259mg | 1.137mg | 5% |
| Folate | 9µg | 27µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.6g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 5.3g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.213mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 91mg | 106mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.354mg | 0.304mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 172mg | 140mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.7g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.68g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.165mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.268mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.193mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.547g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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