Barley flour vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between barley flour and barley?
- Barley has less selenium, phosphorus, manganese, copper, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, magnesium, and iron than barley flour.
- Barley flour's daily need coverage for selenium is 53% higher.
- Barley flour has 5 times more phosphorus than barley. Barley flour has 296mg of phosphorus, while barley has 54mg.
- Barley has a lower glycemic index than barley flour.
We used Barley flour or meal and Barley, pearled, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 | +336.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +232.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +143.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +448.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +299.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +338.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
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 EVitamin E | +5600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +345.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +203.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +244.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +182.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
74.52 g
Water:
12.11 g
Other:
1.27 g
Protein:
2.26 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
68.8 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +364.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +263.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +164.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +353.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +468.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.335 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.771 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.093 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.214 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +259.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +260.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 8.6µg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 54mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 1.034mg | 0.259mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.269mg | 2.063mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.105mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 10.1g | 3.8g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.083mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.115mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 96mg | 22mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.68mg | 1.33mg | 17% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 2.26g | 16% |
| Carbs | 74.52g | 28.22g | 15% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 0.82mg | 11% |
| Calories | 345kcal | 123kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 93mg | 6% |
| Choline | 37.8mg | 13.4mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.771g | 0.214g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.062mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.6g | 0.44g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.335g | 0.093g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 64.42g | 24.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 0.28g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.356mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.391mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.589mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.515mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.236mg | 0.051mg | 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
29%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Barley flour is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.242g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)