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Barley flour vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between barley flour and peppermint

  • Barley flour has more phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6; however, peppermint has more vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, folate, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for peppermint is 85% higher.
  • Peppermint has 5 times less vitamin B1 than barley flour. Barley flour has 0.37mg of vitamin B1, while peppermint has 0.082mg.

Food types used in this article are Barley flour or meal and Peppermint, fresh.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +659.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.1%
Contains more IronIron +89.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.329mg

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%
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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +351.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +267.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1325%
~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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +180%
Contains more FatsFats +70.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +400.5%
Contains more WaterWater +549.5%
Contains more OtherOther +39.4%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +521.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.6%

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 Peppermint
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley flour Peppermint DV% diff.
Selenium 37.7µg 69%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Phosphorus 296mg 73mg 32%
Iron 2.68mg 5.08mg 30%
Vitamin B3 6.269mg 1.706mg 29%
Folate 8µg 114µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.082mg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.129mg 21%
Calcium 32mg 243mg 21%
Carbs 74.52g 14.89g 20%
Protein 10.5g 3.75g 14%
Calories 345kcal 70kcal 14%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.266mg 12%
Zinc 2mg 1.11mg 8%
Fiber 10.1g 8g 8%
Potassium 309mg 569mg 8%
Choline 37.8mg 7%
Manganese 1.034mg 1.176mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Magnesium 96mg 80mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.338mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.771g 0.508g 2%
Copper 0.343mg 0.329mg 2%
Fats 1.6g 0.94g 1%
Sodium 4mg 31mg 1%
Net carbs 64.42g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 0.8g N/A
Saturated fat 0.335g 0.246g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.205g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.356mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.391mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.589mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.515mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.236mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley flour Peppermint
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Barley flour
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Barley flour
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley flour
Barley flour is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.