Barley flour vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Barley flour and Rye
- Barley flour has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Rye is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Folate, Potassium, and Zinc.
- Rye's daily need coverage for Manganese is 67% more.
- Barley flour contains 3 times more Selenium than Rye. Barley flour contains 37.7µg of Selenium, while Rye contains 13.9µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Barley flour or meal and Rye grain.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +149.2% |
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 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +49.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +904.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +168.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
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:
10.34 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
75.86 g
Water:
10.6 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~10.34g
~equal in
Fats
~1.63g
~equal in
Carbs
~75.86g
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
0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.767 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -41.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.208g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.767g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 345kcal | 338kcal |
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| Protein | 10.5g | 10.34g |
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| Fats | 1.6g | 1.63g |
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| Net carbs | 64.42g | 60.76g |
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| Carbs | 74.52g | 75.86g |
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| Magnesium | 96mg | 110mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 309mg | 510mg |
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| Iron | 2.68mg | 2.63mg |
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| Sugar | 0.8g | 0.98g |
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| Fiber | 10.1g | 15.1g |
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| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.367mg |
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| Zinc | 2mg | 2.65mg |
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| Phosphorus | 296mg | 332mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.85mg |
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| Manganese | 1.034mg | 2.577mg |
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 13.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.316mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.269mg | 4.27mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 1.456mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.294mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 5.9µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 38µg |
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| Choline | 37.8mg | 30.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.335g | 0.197g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.205g | 0.208g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.771g | 0.767g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.356mg | 0.289mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.208mg |
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| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.563mg |
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| Lysine | 0.391mg | 0.286mg |
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| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.153mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.589mg | 0.435mg |
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| Valine | 0.515mg | 0.317mg |
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| Histidine | 0.236mg | 0.189mg |
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| Fructose | 0.11g |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
98%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley flour is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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