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Malt vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Malt and Cod

  • Malt has more Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Cod is higher in Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cod covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 3053% more than Malt.
  • Malt has 14 times more Saturated Fat than Cod. While Malt has 1.883g of Saturated Fat, Cod has only 0.131g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.

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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
Malt
3
:
7
Cod
Cod
Contains more Calcium +512.5%
Contains more Copper +32.1%
Contains more Manganese +433.3%
Contains more Iron +81%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.1%
Contains more Potassium +140.1%
Contains more Selenium +513%
Equal in Sodium - 54
Equal in Zinc - 0.45
Malt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Cod
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 23% 87% 37% 8% 13% 10% 2% 181%
Contains more Calcium +512.5%
Contains more Copper +32.1%
Contains more Manganese +433.3%
Contains more Iron +81%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.1%
Contains more Potassium +140.1%
Contains more Selenium +513%
Equal in Sodium - 54
Equal in Zinc - 0.45

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
Malt
4
:
8
Cod
Cod
Contains more Vitamin A +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.1%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +696.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.7%
Malt
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%
Cod
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 13% 27% 4% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 6% 114% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.1%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +696.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
Malt
4
:
1
Cod
Cod
Contains more Fats +391%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Protein +428.5%
Equal in Water - 81.22
Malt
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Cod
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Fats +391%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Protein +428.5%
Equal in Water - 81.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
Malt
1
:
2
Cod
Cod
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +779.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.1%
Malt
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
Cod
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.231 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +779.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Cod Opinion
Net carbs 10.7g 0g Malt
Protein 3.37g 17.81g Cod
Fats 3.29g 0.67g Malt
Carbs 11.2g 0g Malt
Calories 85kcal 82kcal Malt
Sugar 6.68g 0g Cod
Fiber 0.5g 0g Malt
Calcium 98mg 16mg Malt
Iron 0.21mg 0.38mg Cod
Magnesium 15mg 32mg Cod
Phosphorus 91mg 203mg Cod
Potassium 172mg 413mg Cod
Sodium 60mg 54mg Cod
Zinc 0.41mg 0.45mg Cod
Copper 0.037mg 0.028mg Malt
Manganese 0.08mg 0.015mg Malt
Selenium 5.4µg 33.1µg Cod
Vitamin A 95IU 40IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 12µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.64mg Cod
Vitamin D 36IU Cod
Vitamin D 0.9µg Cod
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1mg Cod
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.076mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.065mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 2.063mg Cod
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 153mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.245mg Cod
Folate 9µg 7µg Malt
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.91µg Cod
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.199mg Cod
Threonine 0.143mg 0.781mg Cod
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.821mg Cod
Leucine 0.268mg 1.447mg Cod
Lysine 0.142mg 1.635mg Cod
Methionine 0.074mg 0.527mg Cod
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.695mg Cod
Valine 0.193mg 0.917mg Cod
Histidine 0.077mg 0.524mg Cod
Cholesterol 10mg 43mg Malt
Saturated Fat 1.883g 0.131g Cod
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.12g Cod
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.064g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g 0.094g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 0.231g Cod

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Malt Cod
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Malt
790%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/nutrients
  2. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.