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Malt vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Malt and Muffin

  • Malt has more Vitamin B12, however, Muffin has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin E , Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 32% more.
  • Malt has 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Muffin. Malt has 0.42µg of Vitamin B12, while Muffin has 0.16µg.
  • Malt is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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
Malt
5
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5
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +122.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Iron +519%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.4%
Contains more Copper +62.2%
Contains more Manganese +461.3%
Contains more Selenium +51.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.37
Malt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +122.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Iron +519%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.4%
Contains more Copper +62.2%
Contains more Manganese +461.3%
Contains more Selenium +51.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.37

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
Malt
4
:
8
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2616.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +447.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.8%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12966.7%
Malt
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2616.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +447.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.8%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12966.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
Malt
1
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Water +225.9%
Contains more Protein +33.2%
Contains more Fats +388.4%
Contains more Carbs +373.2%
Contains more Other +85%
Malt
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Water +225.9%
Contains more Protein +33.2%
Contains more Fats +388.4%
Contains more Carbs +373.2%
Contains more Other +85%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
Malt
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3795.7%
Malt
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +483.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3795.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 10.7g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 3.37g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 3.29g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 11.2g 53g Muffin
Calories 85kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 6.68g 31.47g Malt
Fiber 0.5g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 98mg 44mg Malt
Iron 0.21mg 1.3mg Muffin
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Malt
Phosphorus 91mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 172mg 121mg Malt
Sodium 60mg 336mg Malt
Zinc 0.41mg 0.37mg Malt
Copper 0.037mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.08mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 5.4µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 95IU 73IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 21µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.163mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.04mg Malt
Folate 9µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.16µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.066mg Malt
Threonine 0.143mg 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.268mg 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.142mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.074mg 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.193mg 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.077mg 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 10mg 30mg Malt
Trans Fat 0.2g Malt
Saturated Fat 1.883g 2.844g Malt
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Malt Muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Malt
Malt is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.961g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.