Flour vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are flour and malt different?
- Flour is higher in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, copper, and fiber; however, malt is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for flour is 61% higher.
- Flour contains 23 times more vitamin B3 than malt. While flour contains 5.904mg of vitamin B3, malt contains only 0.259mg.
- Malt has a lower glycemic index (59) than flour (72).
Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2109.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +289.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +752.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +527.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +553.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1353.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2179.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1933.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +206.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +581.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +235.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +582.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +850.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.054mg | 61% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 0.21mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 5.4µg | 52% |
| Folate | 183µg | 9µg | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 0.259mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.08mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.184mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 11.2g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.42µg | 18% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 3.37g | 14% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 85kcal | 14% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.037mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.5g | 9% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 98mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 1.883g | 8% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 3.29g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.827g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.354mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 172mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 91mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.208g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 10.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 6.68g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
46%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.728g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)
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.