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Barley flour vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between barley flour and purslane?

  • Barley flour is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B6, zinc, and iron, yet purslane is higher in vitamin C.
  • Barley flour's daily need coverage for selenium is 67% more.
  • Barley flour has 13 times more vitamin B3 than purslane. While barley flour has 6.269mg of vitamin B3, purslane has only 0.48mg.

We used Barley flour or meal and Purslane, raw 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.
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 49% 20% 44% 75% 38% 4.6% 19% 5.9% 40% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more IronIron +34.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +203.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1076.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +572.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +241.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4088.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.9%

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 70% 0% 0% 0% 12% 26% 9% 2.2% 17% 0% 0% 9% 7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +687.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1206%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +302.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +442.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +195.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.112mg
~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
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +417.2%
Contains more FatsFats +344.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2098.2%
Contains more WaterWater +666.8%
~equal in Other ~1.36g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley flour Purslane DV% diff.
Selenium 37.7µg 0.9µg 67%
Fiber 10.1g 40%
Vitamin B3 6.269mg 0.48mg 36%
Phosphorus 296mg 44mg 36%
Manganese 1.034mg 0.303mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.047mg 27%
Copper 0.343mg 0.113mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.073mg 25%
Carbs 74.52g 3.39g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Protein 10.5g 2.03g 17%
Zinc 2mg 0.17mg 17%
Calories 345kcal 20kcal 16%
Iron 2.68mg 1.99mg 9%
Magnesium 96mg 68mg 7%
Choline 37.8mg 12.8mg 5%
Potassium 309mg 494mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.771g 5%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Calcium 32mg 65mg 3%
Sodium 4mg 45mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.036mg 2%
Fats 1.6g 0.36g 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.335g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.205g 1%
Folate 8µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 64.42g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 0.8g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.112mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.356mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 0.391mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.589mg 0%
Valine 0.515mg 0%
Histidine 0.236mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley flour Purslane
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
12%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Barley flour
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley flour
Barley flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley flour
Barley flour is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.