Malt vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between malt and milk
- Milk contains less saturated fat.
- Malt has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of malt is 59, while the glycemic index of milk is 31.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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 | +36.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +270% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2566.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +178.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +239.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.5% |
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Protein
~3.37g
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Other
~0.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +198.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +494.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.883g | 0.633g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Fats | 3.29g | 0.97g | 4% |
| Selenium | 5.4µg | 3.3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 58µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.003mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 125mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.47µg | 2% |
| Calories | 85kcal | 42kcal | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 11.2g | 4.99g | 2% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.208g | 0.035g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.827g | 0.277g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.259mg | 0.093mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 91mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 3.37g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.7g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.68g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.354mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.165mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.268mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.193mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt 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.