Malt vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between malt and fast food
- Fast food is higher than malt in iron, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, zinc, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Fast food covers your daily iron needs 36% more than malt.
- The amount of saturated fat in malt is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 | +58.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1357.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +227% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +514.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +346.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +487% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2068.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +360.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +111.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1533.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +788.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +111.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +390.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +265% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +181.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +484.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +707.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 3.06mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.259mg | 5.617mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 5.4µg | 20.3µg | 27% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 16.52g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.317mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.89µg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 2.52mg | 19% |
| Folate | 9µg | 80µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.363mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.212mg | 13% |
| Fats | 3.29g | 12.01g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.883g | 4.493g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.357mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 331mg | 12% |
| Calories | 85kcal | 297kcal | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.827g | 4.835g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.208g | 1.68g | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.121mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 33mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 11.2g | 31.5g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 91mg | 134mg | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 4.9µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 62mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.354mg | 0.53mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 172mg | 197mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.7g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 6.68g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.165mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.268mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.193mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins