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Malt vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between malt and lettuce

  • Malt has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B2, while lettuce has more vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, and manganese.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 146% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in lettuce is lower.
  • Lettuce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lettuce is 32, while the glycemic index of malt is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Lettuce, green leaf, 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
6
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 9.3% 11% 17% 32% 9.7% 4.9% 12% 3.7% 33% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.8%
Contains more IronIron +309.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212.5%

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 31% 123% 4.4% 0% 18% 18% 7% 8% 21% 0% 316% 29% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1323.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +42000%
Contains more FolateFolate +322.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
4
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2093.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +290.2%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more WaterWater +16.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
2
65% 28% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.208 g
19% 6% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.082 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13683.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +153.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Lettuce DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 126.3µg 105%
Vitamin A 26µg 370µg 38%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 9.2mg 10%
Phosphorus 91mg 29mg 9%
Selenium 5.4µg 0.6µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.08mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.883g 0.02g 8%
Iron 0.21mg 0.86mg 8%
Folate 9µg 38µg 7%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.25mg 7%
Calcium 98mg 36mg 6%
Fats 3.29g 0.15g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.134mg 4%
Protein 3.37g 1.36g 4%
Calories 85kcal 15kcal 4%
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 1.3g 3%
Carbs 11.2g 2.87g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.09mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.827g 0.006g 2%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.18mg 2%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Sodium 60mg 28mg 1%
Fructose 0.43g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 0.082g 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 172mg 194mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 0.375mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.07mg 1%
Copper 0.037mg 0.029mg 1%
Net carbs 10.7g 1.57g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 6.68g 0.78g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.059mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.268mg 0.079mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.193mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.022mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Malt Lettuce
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
45%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt
Malt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.863g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce
Lettuce 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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.