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Malt vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Malt and Zucchini

  • Malt is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Zucchini is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Zucchini covers your daily Vitamin C needs 20% more than Malt.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Zucchini is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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 +512.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Copper +43.2%
Contains more Manganese +121.3%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +512.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.5%
Contains more Zinc +28.1%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Copper +43.2%
Contains more Manganese +121.3%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +17800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1333.3%
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 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +17800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1333.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
4
:
Contains more Protein +178.5%
Contains more Fats +928.1%
Contains more Carbs +260.1%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Contains more Water +16.5%
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% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +178.5%
Contains more Fats +928.1%
Contains more Carbs +260.1%
Contains more Other +40.4%
Contains more Water +16.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Malt
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7418.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7418.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Malt Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 10.7g 2.11g Malt
Protein 3.37g 1.21g Malt
Fats 3.29g 0.32g Malt
Carbs 11.2g 3.11g Malt
Calories 85kcal 17kcal Malt
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 6.68g 2.5g Zucchini
Fiber 0.5g 1g Zucchini
Calcium 98mg 16mg Malt
Iron 0.21mg 0.37mg Zucchini
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 91mg 38mg Malt
Potassium 172mg 261mg Zucchini
Sodium 60mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.41mg 0.32mg Malt
Copper 0.037mg 0.053mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.08mg 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 5.4µg 0.2µg Malt
Vitamin A 95IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 10µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 0.1mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.045mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.094mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 0.451mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 0.204mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 9µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.01mg Malt
Threonine 0.143mg 0.029mg Malt
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0.044mg Malt
Leucine 0.268mg 0.071mg Malt
Lysine 0.142mg 0.067mg Malt
Methionine 0.074mg 0.018mg Malt
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.043mg Malt
Valine 0.193mg 0.054mg Malt
Histidine 0.077mg 0.026mg Malt
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 1.883g 0.084g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g 0.011g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 0.091g Malt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Malt Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Malt
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.799g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.