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Malt vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between malt and sweet roll

  • Malt is richer in vitamin B12, yet sweet roll is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for sweet roll is 23% higher.
  • Malt contains 3 times more vitamin B12 than sweet roll. Malt contains 0.42µg of vitamin B12, while sweet roll contains 0.14µg.
  • Malt contains less sodium.
  • Sweet roll has a lower glycemic index than malt.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more IronIron +661.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +275%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.8%

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +820.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +228%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84%
Contains more FatsFats +398.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +354.5%
Contains more OtherOther +112.5%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +480%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3492.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Sweet roll DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 7.473g 48%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.324mg 23%
Selenium 5.4µg 17µg 21%
Fats 3.29g 16.4g 20%
Cholesterol 10mg 66mg 19%
Iron 0.21mg 1.6mg 17%
Folate 9µg 72µg 16%
Calories 85kcal 372kcal 14%
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 2.384mg 13%
Carbs 11.2g 50.9g 13%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 1.99mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.14µg 12%
Sodium 60mg 304mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.827g 4.797g 10%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.3mg 10%
Fiber 0.5g 2.4g 8%
Choline 41.3mg 8%
Protein 3.37g 6.2g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.265mg 6%
Copper 0.037mg 0.088mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.107mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.883g 3.079g 5%
Vitamin A 26µg 62µg 4%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.4µg 3%
Calcium 98mg 72mg 3%
Phosphorus 91mg 76mg 2%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.59mg 2%
Potassium 172mg 111mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2mg 2%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.406mg 1%
Net carbs 10.7g 48.5g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 6.68g 31.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.268mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.193mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Malt Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Malt
Malt is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.196g)

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.