Barley flour vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between barley flour and leek?
- Barley flour is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, manganese, and zinc, yet leek is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Barley flour's daily need coverage for selenium is 67% higher.
- Barley flour has 17 times more zinc than leek. Barley flour has 2mg of zinc, while leek has 0.12mg.
- Leek has a lower glycemic index than barley flour.
We used Barley flour or meal and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw 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 | +242.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +185.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +745.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +115% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3670% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +84.4% |
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 | +516.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1467.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +297.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2036.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +600% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +433.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +426.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +585.4% |
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
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5025% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +364.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 1µg | 67% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 47µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.269mg | 0.4mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 35mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 10.1g | 1.8g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.06mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.12mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 1.034mg | 0.481mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 74.52g | 14.15g | 20% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 1.5g | 18% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 0.12mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 96mg | 28mg | 16% |
| Folate | 8µg | 64µg | 14% |
| Calories | 345kcal | 61kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.233mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 83µg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.68mg | 2.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Choline | 37.8mg | 9.5mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 180mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.771g | 0.166g | 4% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.92mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.6g | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.004g | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.335g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 64.42g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.356mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.391mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.589mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.515mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.236mg | 0.025mg | 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley flour is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.