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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.

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
Water
1
:
9
Malt
Malt
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Calcium +3166.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +4000%
Contains more Copper +131.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Water
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 6% 0% 0%
Malt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Calcium +3166.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +4000%
Contains more Copper +131.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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
Water
0
:
11
Malt
Malt
Water
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Malt
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
Water
1
:
4
Malt
Malt
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +700%
Water
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Malt
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 Water +22.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +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 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Malt Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.7g Malt
Protein 0g 3.37g Malt
Fats 0g 3.29g Malt
Carbs 0g 11.2g Malt
Calories 0kcal 85kcal Malt
Sugar 6.68g Water
Fiber 0g 0.5g Malt
Calcium 3mg 98mg Malt
Iron 0mg 0.21mg Malt
Magnesium 1mg 15mg Malt
Phosphorus 0mg 91mg Malt
Potassium 0mg 172mg Malt
Sodium 5mg 60mg Water
Zinc 0.01mg 0.41mg Malt
Copper 0.016mg 0.037mg Malt
Manganese 0mg 0.08mg Malt
Selenium 5.4µg Malt
Vitamin A 95IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Malt
Vitamin E 0.06mg Malt
Vitamin C 0.1mg Malt
Vitamin B1 0.054mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0.184mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0.259mg Malt
Vitamin B5 0.354mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0.046mg Malt
Folate 9µg Malt
Vitamin B12 0.42µg Malt
Vitamin K 0.3µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.074mg Malt
Threonine 0.143mg Malt
Isoleucine 0.165mg Malt
Leucine 0.268mg Malt
Lysine 0.142mg Malt
Methionine 0.074mg Malt
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Malt
Valine 0.193mg Malt
Histidine 0.077mg Malt
Cholesterol 10mg Water
Saturated Fat 1.883g Water
Monounsaturated Fat 0.827g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.208g Malt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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.