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Water vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between water and malt

  • The amount of phosphorus, calcium, and potassium in malt is higher than in water.
  • Malt covers your daily phosphorus needs 13% more than water.
  • Malt has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of malt is 59, while the glycemic index of water is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Water
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 0%
Malt
9
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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.
Water
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Malt
11
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Malt
4
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 WaterWater +22.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Malt DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 14%
Phosphorus 0mg 91mg 13%
Calcium 3mg 98mg 10%
Selenium 5.4µg 10%
Saturated fat 1.883g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.354mg 7%
Protein 0g 3.37g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 5%
Fats 0g 3.29g 5%
Potassium 0mg 172mg 5%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.41mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 4%
Calories 0kcal 85kcal 4%
Carbs 0g 11.2g 4%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 3%
Manganese 0mg 0.08mg 3%
Iron 0mg 0.21mg 3%
Magnesium 1mg 15mg 3%
Copper 0.016mg 0.037mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.827g 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.259mg 2%
Sodium 5mg 60mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 10.7g N/A
Sugar 6.68g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Water Malt
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
0%
Water
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt
Malt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Malt
Malt is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.