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Malt vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Malt and Taco salad

  • Malt has more Selenium, while Taco salad has more Iron, Zinc, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Taco salad's daily need coverage for Sodium is 14% higher.
  • Taco salad contains 2 times less Selenium than Malt. Malt contains 5.4µg of Selenium, while Taco salad contains 2.2µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Malt is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Contains more Iron +447.6%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.1%
Contains more Zinc +231.7%
Contains more Copper +205.4%
Contains more Manganese +108.8%
Equal in Calcium - 97
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 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Selenium +145.5%
Contains more Iron +447.6%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.1%
Contains more Zinc +231.7%
Contains more Copper +205.4%
Contains more Manganese +108.8%
Equal in Calcium - 97

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 B12 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.1%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
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 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.1%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.4%
Contains more Protein +98.2%
Contains more Fats +126.7%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Carbs - 11.91
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Water +12.4%
Contains more Protein +98.2%
Contains more Fats +126.7%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Carbs - 11.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.5%
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +215.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 10.7g 11.91g Taco salad
Protein 3.37g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 3.29g 7.46g Taco salad
Carbs 11.2g 11.91g Taco salad
Calories 85kcal 141kcal Taco salad
Sugar 6.68g Taco salad
Fiber 0.5g Malt
Calcium 98mg 97mg Malt
Iron 0.21mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 15mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 91mg 72mg Malt
Potassium 172mg 210mg Taco salad
Sodium 60mg 385mg Malt
Zinc 0.41mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.037mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.08mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 5.4µg 2.2µg Malt
Vitamin A 95IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.06mg Malt
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.05mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.18mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 1.24mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.11mg Taco salad
Folate 9µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.32µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.143mg 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.268mg 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.142mg 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.074mg 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.193mg 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.077mg 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 10mg 22mg Malt
Saturated Fat 1.883g 3.446g Malt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g 2.606g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 0.883g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Malt Taco 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
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.563g)
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

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.