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Malt vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Malt and Tamarind

  • Malt has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Tamarind is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Tamarind covers your daily Iron needs 32% more than Malt.
  • Tamarind contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Tamarinds, raw.

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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
4
:
Contains more Calcium +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +310%
Contains more Selenium +315.4%
Contains more Iron +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +513.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +265.1%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Copper +132.4%
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 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +310%
Contains more Selenium +315.4%
Contains more Iron +1233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +513.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.2%
Contains more Potassium +265.1%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Copper +132.4%

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
4
:
Contains more Vitamin A +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +648.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
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 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +648.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
3
:
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Fats +448.3%
Contains more Water +159%
Contains more Carbs +458%
Contains more Other +237.5%
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% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Fats +448.3%
Contains more Water +159%
Contains more Carbs +458%
Contains more Other +237.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +356.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +356.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 10.7g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 3.37g 2.8g Malt
Fats 3.29g 0.6g Malt
Carbs 11.2g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 85kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 6.68g 38.8g Malt
Fiber 0.5g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 98mg 74mg Malt
Iron 0.21mg 2.8mg Tamarind
Magnesium 15mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 91mg 113mg Tamarind
Potassium 172mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 60mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 0.41mg 0.1mg Malt
Copper 0.037mg 0.086mg Tamarind
Manganese 0.08mg Malt
Selenium 5.4µg 1.3µg Malt
Vitamin A 95IU 30IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 2µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.152mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.143mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.066mg Tamarind
Folate 9µg 14µg Tamarind
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.018mg Malt
Threonine 0.143mg Malt
Isoleucine 0.165mg Malt
Leucine 0.268mg Malt
Lysine 0.142mg 0.139mg Malt
Methionine 0.074mg 0.014mg Malt
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Malt
Valine 0.193mg Malt
Histidine 0.077mg Malt
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 1.883g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g 0.181g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 0.059g Malt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Malt Tamarind
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%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.611g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Malt
Malt is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.