Malt vs. Light beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Malt and Light beer?
- Malt has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat than Light beer.
- Malt's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 17% higher.
We used Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, higher alcohol types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +719% |
| Contains more IronIron | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +516.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +658.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +980% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
3.29 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
81.34 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
0.25 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0.77 g
Water:
92.88 g
Other:
6.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1248% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1354.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +662.5% |
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 Sugar |
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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 price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 85kcal | 46kcal |
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| Protein | 3.37g | 0.25g |
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| Fats | 3.29g | 0g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 10.7g | 0.77g |
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| Carbs | 11.2g | 0.77g |
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| Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 5mg |
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| Calcium | 98mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 172mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.03mg |
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| Sugar | 6.68g | 0.09g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.006mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 91mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 95IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 26µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.08mg |
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| Selenium | 5.4µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.259mg | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.354mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.02µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.883g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.827g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.208g | 0g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.074mg |
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| Threonine | 0.143mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.165mg |
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| Leucine | 0.268mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg |
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| Methionine | 0.074mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg |
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| Valine | 0.193mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
12%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Malt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Light beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Light beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Light beer contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Light beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Light beer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Light beer is cheaper (difference - $1)