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Malt vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are malt and skipjack tuna different?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher than malt in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and copper.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 116% more than malt.
  • Malt contains 4 times more saturated fat than skipjack tuna. Malt contains 1.883g of saturated fat, while skipjack tuna contains 0.42g.
  • Malt has a higher glycemic index (59) than skipjack tuna (0).

Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +321.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +193.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.5%
Contains more IronIron +661.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +766.7%

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.
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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2032.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +421.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +155%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +30.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +737.1%
Contains more OtherOther +927.5%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +240.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 18.756mg 116%
Selenium 5.4µg 46.8µg 75%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2.19µg 74%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.981mg 72%
Protein 3.37g 28.21g 50%
Phosphorus 91mg 285mg 28%
Iron 0.21mg 1.6mg 17%
Cholesterol 10mg 60mg 17%
Potassium 172mg 522mg 10%
Copper 0.037mg 0.11mg 8%
Magnesium 15mg 44mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.883g 0.42g 7%
Calcium 98mg 37mg 6%
Zinc 0.41mg 1.05mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.122mg 5%
Carbs 11.2g 0g 4%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.019mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.485mg 3%
Fats 3.29g 1.29g 3%
Calories 85kcal 132kcal 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Vitamin A 26µg 18µg 1%
Sodium 60mg 47mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.827g 0.243g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 0.403g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.038mg 1%
Net carbs 10.7g 0g N/A
Sugar 6.68g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Folate 9µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.268mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.193mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Malt Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.463g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.