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Malt vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between malt and dulce de Leche

  • Malt has less vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, potassium, and monounsaturated fat than dulce de Leche.
  • Dulce de Leche covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 17% more than malt.
  • Malt has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of malt is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Dulce de Leche.

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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
5
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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +23.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +825%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +156.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.1%

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
4
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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
1
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +183.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103%
Contains more FatsFats +123.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +394.2%
Contains more OtherOther +118.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
1
65% 28% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.208 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +159.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.405mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Carbs 11.2g 55.35g 15%
Calcium 98mg 251mg 15%
Phosphorus 91mg 193mg 15%
Calories 85kcal 315kcal 12%
Saturated fat 1.883g 4.534g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.835mg 10%
Protein 3.37g 6.84g 7%
Fats 3.29g 7.35g 6%
Cholesterol 10mg 29mg 6%
Vitamin A 26µg 74µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.31µg 5%
Selenium 5.4µg 2.7µg 5%
Potassium 172mg 350mg 5%
Copper 0.037mg 0.004mg 4%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.79mg 3%
Sodium 60mg 129mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.827g 2.143g 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.6mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.016mg 3%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.002mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.016mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Magnesium 15mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 0.375g 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.2mg 1%
Folate 9µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.3µg 1%
Net carbs 10.7g 55.35g N/A
Iron 0.21mg 0.17mg 0%
Sugar 6.68g 49.74g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 0.21mg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Malt Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Malt
Malt is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.651g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche 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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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