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Malt vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are malt and mackerel different?

  • Mackerel is higher than malt in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and iron.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 483% more than malt.
  • Malt is lower in saturated fat.
  • Malt has a higher glycemic index (59) than mackerel (0).

Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Fish, mackerel, salted types were 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.
Malt
3
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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.3%
Contains more IronIron +566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +170.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1259.3%

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
3
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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2757.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.19mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
2
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +89.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +449%
Contains more FatsFats +662.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1575%

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +906%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2885.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 12µg 483%
Sodium 60mg 4450mg 191%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Selenium 5.4µg 73.4µg 124%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 6.21g 40%
Fats 3.29g 25.1g 34%
Protein 3.37g 18.5g 30%
Cholesterol 10mg 95mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.41mg 28%
Saturated fat 1.883g 7.148g 24%
Phosphorus 91mg 254mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.827g 8.32g 19%
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 3.3mg 19%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 2.38mg 15%
Iron 0.21mg 1.4mg 15%
Calories 85kcal 305kcal 11%
Magnesium 15mg 60mg 11%
Potassium 172mg 520mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 7%
Copper 0.037mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 7.8µg 6%
Zinc 0.41mg 1.1mg 6%
Carbs 11.2g 0g 4%
Manganese 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.02mg 3%
Calcium 98mg 66mg 3%
Folate 9µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin A 26µg 47µg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10.7g 0g N/A
Sugar 6.68g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.19mg 0%
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Malt Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 4390mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.265g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.