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Malt vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between malt and powdered milk

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, and selenium in powdered milk is higher than in malt.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 118% more than malt.
  • Malt contains less saturated fat.
  • Malt has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of malt is 59, while the glycemic index of powdered milk is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Milk, dry, whole, without added 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.
Malt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +830.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +673.3%
Contains more IronIron +123.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +714.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +752.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +201.9%

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +892.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +424.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +554.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +149.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +541.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +556.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +673.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +311.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
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3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +3193.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +681%
Contains more FatsFats +711.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +243%
Contains more OtherOther +660%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
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65% 28% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.208 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +858.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +219.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 3.25µg 118%
Phosphorus 91mg 776mg 98%
Calcium 98mg 912mg 81%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 1.205mg 79%
Saturated fat 1.883g 16.742g 68%
Protein 3.37g 26.32g 46%
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 2.271mg 38%
Fats 3.29g 26.71g 36%
Potassium 172mg 1330mg 34%
Cholesterol 10mg 97mg 29%
Zinc 0.41mg 3.34mg 27%
Vitamin A 26µg 258µg 26%
Calories 85kcal 496kcal 21%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.302mg 20%
Selenium 5.4µg 16.3µg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.283mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.827g 7.924g 18%
Magnesium 15mg 85mg 17%
Sodium 60mg 371mg 14%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 8.6mg 9%
Carbs 11.2g 38.42g 9%
Folate 9µg 37µg 7%
Copper 0.037mg 0.08mg 5%
Iron 0.21mg 0.47mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.58mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 0.665g 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.04mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 0.646mg 2%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 10.7g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 6.68g 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 0.268mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 0.193mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Malt Powdered milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Malt
Malt is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.859g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.