Barley flour vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between barley flour and millet flour?
- Barley flour is higher in fiber and selenium, yet millet flour is higher in vitamin B5, copper, iron, folate, zinc, magnesium, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Barley flour's daily need coverage for fiber is 26% more.
We used Barley flour or meal and Millet flour types 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 CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.5% |
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 | +418.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +773.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +425% |
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:
10.75 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
75.12 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.75g
~equal in
Carbs
~75.12g
~equal in
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
0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.618 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +350.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +239.6% |
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Starch | 69.88g | 29% | |
| Fiber | 10.1g | 3.5g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 1.267mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.535mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.68mg | 3.94mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.771g | 2.618g | 12% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 32.7µg | 9% |
| Folate | 8µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Choline | 37.8mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 2mg | 2.63mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 96mg | 119mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.413mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.6g | 4.25g | 4% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 224mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.924g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.372mg | 2% |
| Calories | 345kcal | 382kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.269mg | 6.02mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 285mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 1.034mg | 1.002mg | 1% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 10.75g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.335g | 0.536g | 1% |
| Carbs | 74.52g | 75.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 64.42g | 71.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 1.66g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.356mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.473mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.391mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.589mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.515mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.236mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.549g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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.