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Malt vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Malt and Potato salad

  • Malt has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Potato salad has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for Sodium is 20% more.
  • Malt is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 Calcium +415.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Contains more Iron +209.5%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains more Copper +218.9%
Contains more Manganese +26.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +415.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Contains more Iron +209.5%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains more Copper +218.9%
Contains more Manganese +26.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +206.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +206.7%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Fats +149.2%
Contains more Other +143.8%
Equal in Carbs - 11.17
Equal in Water - 76
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% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Fats +149.2%
Contains more Other +143.8%
Equal in Carbs - 11.17
Equal in Water - 76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1696.6%
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +199.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1696.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 10.7g 9.87g Malt
Protein 3.37g 2.68g Malt
Fats 3.29g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 11.2g 11.17g Malt
Calories 85kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Sugar 6.68g Potato salad
Fiber 0.5g 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 98mg 19mg Malt
Iron 0.21mg 0.65mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Phosphorus 91mg 52mg Malt
Potassium 172mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 60mg 529mg Malt
Zinc 0.41mg 0.31mg Malt
Copper 0.037mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.08mg 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 5.4µg 4.1µg Malt
Vitamin A 95IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.06mg Malt
Vitamin C 0.1mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.06mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 9µg 7µg Malt
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.042mg Malt
Threonine 0.143mg 0.116mg Malt
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.141mg Malt
Leucine 0.268mg 0.202mg Malt
Lysine 0.142mg 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.074mg 0.066mg Malt
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.135mg Malt
Valine 0.193mg 0.172mg Malt
Histidine 0.077mg 0.062mg Malt
Cholesterol 10mg 68mg Malt
Saturated Fat 1.883g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Malt Potato salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.