Malt vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between malt and oatmeal
- Malt has more vitamin B12, while oatmeal has more iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and folate.
- Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 72% higher.
- The amount of saturated Fat in oatmeal is lower.
- Malt has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of malt is 59, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.
The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +22.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +182% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2738.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +597.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +355.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +381.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1068% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +530.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +388.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +141.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~11.67g
~equal in
Water
~84.03g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +111.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 85kcal | 68kcal |
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| Protein | 3.37g | 2.37g |
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| Fats | 3.29g | 1.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 10.7g | 9.97g |
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| Carbs | 11.2g | 11.67g |
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| Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 98mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 172mg | 61mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 5.96mg |
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| Sugar | 6.68g | 0.46g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.62mg |
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| Starch | 10.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 91mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 49mg |
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| Vitamin A | 95IU | 433IU |
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| Vitamin A | 26µg | 130µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.558mg |
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| Selenium | 5.4µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.259mg | 3.025mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.354mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 44µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.003g |
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| Choline | 4.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.883g | 0.226g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.827g | 0.391g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.208g | 0.426g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.165mg | 0.105mg |
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| Leucine | 0.268mg | 0.2mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0.04mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.193mg | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.057mg |
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Which food is preferable for your 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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.657g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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.