Barley flour vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between barley flour and semolina?
- Barley flour is richer in fiber, selenium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B3, and copper, yet semolina is richer in vitamin B5.
- Barley flour's daily need coverage for fiber is 33% higher.
- Barley flour has 4 times more iron than semolina. Barley flour has 2.68mg of iron, while semolina has 0.74mg.
- Semolina has a lower glycemic index than barley flour.
We used Barley flour or meal and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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 | +255.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +262.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +121.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +128% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +363.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.1% |
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:
7.51 g
Fats:
1.03 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
9.86 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.9% |
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Carbs
~80.89g
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
0.294 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +139.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.9% |
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 price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 10.1g | 1.8g | 33% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 19.9µg | 32% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.68mg | 0.74mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 153mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 96mg | 27mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.224mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.672mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 1.02mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.269mg | 5.048mg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.8mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.284mg | 7% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 7.51g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 174mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.452mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 71mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.771g | 0.322g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 74.52g | 80.89g | 2% |
| Calories | 345kcal | 374kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 1.6g | 1.03g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 64.42g | 79.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 0.33g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 1.034mg | 1.035mg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.335g | 0.294g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.258g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.356mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.391mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.589mg | 0.398mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.515mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.236mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley flour is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)