Barley flour vs. Corn grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between barley flour and corn grain
- Barley flour has more selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and fiber; however, corn grain has more vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for barley flour is 40% higher.
- Corn grain has 5 times less calcium than barley flour. Barley flour has 32mg of calcium, while corn grain has 7mg.
- Barley flour has a higher glycemic index than corn grain.
Food types used in this article are Barley flour or meal and Corn grain, yellow.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +357.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +143.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.5% |
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 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +633.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +192.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
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:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +196.3% |
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Carbs
~74.26g
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Other
~1.21g
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
0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +510.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +180.5% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 15.5µg | 40% |
| Manganese | 1.034mg | 0.485mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.269mg | 3.627mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.622mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 210mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 10.1g | 7.3g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.771g | 2.163g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.201mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.8mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 96mg | 127mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.424mg | 6% |
| Fats | 1.6g | 4.74g | 5% |
| Folate | 8µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.314mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.205g | 1.251g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.335g | 0.667g | 2% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 2.21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 9.42g | 2% |
| Calories | 345kcal | 365kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.385mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 287mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 74.52g | 74.26g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 64.42g | 66.96g | N/A |
| Iron | 2.68mg | 2.71mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.356mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 1.155mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.391mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.589mg | 0.463mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.515mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.236mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.332g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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