Barley flour vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between barley flour and spelt
- Barley flour is higher than spelt in selenium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, and zinc.
- Barley flour's daily need coverage for selenium is 61% higher.
- Barley flour has 5 times more vitamin B6 than spelt. While barley flour has 0.396mg of vitamin B6, spelt has only 0.08mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Barley flour or meal and Spelt, cooked.
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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 | +95.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +842.5% |
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 | +119.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +259.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +395% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +62.5% |
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:
5.5 g
Fats:
0.85 g
Carbs:
26.44 g
Water:
66.56 g
Other:
0.65 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +181.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +449.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 4µg | 61% |
| Fiber | 10.1g | 3.9g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.08mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.269mg | 2.57mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.103mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 150mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 74.52g | 26.44g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.215mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.68mg | 1.67mg | 13% |
| Calories | 345kcal | 127kcal | 11% |
| Magnesium | 96mg | 49mg | 11% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 5.5g | 10% |
| Starch | 19.57g | 8% | |
| Zinc | 2mg | 1.25mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.771g | 5% | |
| Potassium | 309mg | 143mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 1.034mg | 1.091mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.335g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.205g | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.6g | 0.85g | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 64.42g | 22.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 5mg | 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% |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)