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Seed vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Seed and Malt

  • Seed is richer than Malt in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Seed is 136% higher.
  • Seed contains 37 times more Iron than Malt. Seed contains 7.72mg of Iron, while Malt contains 0.21mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.

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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.
Seed
10
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0
Malt
Contains more Calcium +543.9%
Contains more Iron +3576.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +845.1%
Contains more Potassium +136.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +1017.1%
Contains more Copper +2397.3%
Contains more Manganese +3303.8%
Contains more Selenium +922.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains more Calcium +543.9%
Contains more Iron +3576.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +845.1%
Contains more Potassium +136.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +1017.1%
Contains more Copper +2397.3%
Contains more Manganese +3303.8%
Contains more Selenium +922.2%

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.
Seed
5
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6
Malt
Contains more Vitamin E +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1048.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3309.3%
Contains more Folate +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.184
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1048.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3309.3%
Contains more Folate +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.184

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
4
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1
Malt
Contains more Protein +390.8%
Contains more Fats +834.3%
Contains more Carbs +276.1%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +1302.4%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +390.8%
Contains more Fats +834.3%
Contains more Carbs +276.1%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Water +1302.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
2
:
1
Malt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11277.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11277.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Malt Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 10.7g Malt
Protein 16.54g 3.37g Seed
Fats 30.74g 3.29g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 11.2g Seed
Calories 486kcal 85kcal Seed
Sugar 6.68g Seed
Fiber 34.4g 0.5g Seed
Calcium 631mg 98mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 0.21mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 15mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 91mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 172mg Seed
Sodium 16mg 60mg Seed
Zinc 4.58mg 0.41mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.037mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 0.08mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 5.4µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 95IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.06mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.1mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.054mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.184mg Malt
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.259mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.354mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0.046mg Malt
Folate 49µg 9µg Seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.074mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.143mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.165mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 0.268mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg 0.142mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg 0.074mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.15mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 0.193mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg 0.077mg Seed
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Malt
Saturated Fat 3.33g 1.883g Malt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.827g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.208g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed Malt
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
35%
Seed
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seed
Seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.447g)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/nutrients
  2. 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.