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Malt vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Malt and Gingerbread

  • Malt is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Gingerbread is richer in Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Gingerbread is 33% higher.
  • Malt contains 7 times more Vitamin B12 than Gingerbread. Malt contains 0.42µg of Vitamin B12, while Gingerbread contains 0.06µg.
  • Malt contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 Calcium +38%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Contains more Iron +1271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +155.2%
Contains more Copper +427%
Contains more Manganese +753.8%
Contains more Selenium +201.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +38%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Contains more Iron +1271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +155.2%
Contains more Copper +427%
Contains more Manganese +753.8%
Contains more Selenium +201.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +190.5%
Contains more Protein +15.7%
Contains more Fats +398.5%
Contains more Carbs +339.3%
Contains more Other +212.5%
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Water +190.5%
Contains more Protein +15.7%
Contains more Fats +398.5%
Contains more Carbs +339.3%
Contains more Other +212.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +761.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1926.9%
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +761.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1926.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 10.7g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 3.37g 3.9g Gingerbread
Fats 3.29g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 11.2g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 85kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 6.68g Gingerbread
Fiber 0.5g Malt
Calcium 98mg 71mg Malt
Iron 0.21mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 15mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 91mg 54mg Malt
Potassium 172mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 60mg 327mg Malt
Zinc 0.41mg 0.39mg Malt
Copper 0.037mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.08mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 5.4µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 95IU 48IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 14µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.06mg Malt
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.162mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 9µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.06µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.047mg Malt
Threonine 0.143mg 0.124mg Malt
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.151mg Malt
Leucine 0.268mg 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.142mg 0.131mg Malt
Methionine 0.074mg 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.193mg 0.173mg Malt
Histidine 0.077mg 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 10mg 32mg Malt
Saturated Fat 1.883g 4.122g Malt
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Malt Gingerbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.239g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt
Malt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.