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Barley flour vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Barley flour and Borage

  • Barley flour has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Zinc, while Borage has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Barley flour covers your daily need of Selenium 67% more than Borage.
  • Barley flour contains 10 times more Zinc than Borage. While Barley flour contains 2mg of Zinc, Borage contains only 0.2mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Barley flour or meal and Borage, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 9.6% 27% 101% 114% 55% 127% 0.52% 135% 206%
Borage
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 28% 41% 124% 43% 5.5% 23% 10% 46% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +458.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +196.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4088.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.1%
Contains more IronIron +23.1%

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.
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% 11% 0% 93% 26% 118% 8.7% 91% 0% 5.5% 6% 21%
Borage
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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 117% 252% 0% 0% 15% 35% 17% 2.5% 19% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +596.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 75% 12%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 74.52 g
Water: 12.11 g
Other: 1.27 g
Borage
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2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +483.3%
Contains more FatsFats +128.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2335.3%
Contains more WaterWater +668%
Contains more OtherOther +13.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.335 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.771 g
Borage
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35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +607.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.211g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley flour Borage Opinion
Calories 345kcal 21kcal Barley flour
Protein 10.5g 1.8g Barley flour
Fats 1.6g 0.7g Barley flour
Vitamin C 0mg 35mg Borage
Net carbs 64.42g 3.06g Barley flour
Carbs 74.52g 3.06g Barley flour
Magnesium 96mg 52mg Barley flour
Calcium 32mg 93mg Borage
Potassium 309mg 470mg Borage
Iron 2.68mg 3.3mg Borage
Sugar 0.8g Borage
Fiber 10.1g Barley flour
Copper 0.343mg 0.13mg Barley flour
Zinc 2mg 0.2mg Barley flour
Phosphorus 296mg 53mg Barley flour
Sodium 4mg 80mg Barley flour
Vitamin A 0IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.57mg Barley flour
Manganese 1.034mg 0.349mg Barley flour
Selenium 37.7µg 0.9µg Barley flour
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.06mg Barley flour
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 6.269mg 0.9mg Barley flour
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.041mg Barley flour
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.084mg Barley flour
Vitamin K 2.2µg Barley flour
Folate 8µg 13µg Borage
Choline 37.8mg Barley flour
Saturated Fat 0.335g 0.17g Borage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.205g 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.771g 0.109g Barley flour
Tryptophan 0.175mg Barley flour
Threonine 0.356mg Barley flour
Isoleucine 0.383mg Barley flour
Leucine 0.713mg Barley flour
Lysine 0.391mg Barley flour
Methionine 0.202mg Barley flour
Phenylalanine 0.589mg Barley flour
Valine 0.515mg Barley flour
Histidine 0.236mg Barley flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley flour Borage
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
29%
Barley flour
36%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Barley flour
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Borage
Borage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Barley flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169739/nutrients
  2. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.