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Barley flour vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Barley flour and Triticale different?

  • Barley flour is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Triticale is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B5, Folate, Zinc, Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Triticale is 95% higher.
  • Barley flour contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Triticale. While Barley flour contains 6.269mg of Vitamin B3, Triticale contains only 1.43mg.

Barley flour or meal and Triticale are the varieties used 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 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +210.4%
~equal in Potassium ~332mg
~equal in Iron ~2.57mg

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 0% 0% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +338.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +812.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +812.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +15.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.3%
Contains more FatsFats +30.6%
Contains more OtherOther +74.8%
~equal in Carbs ~72.13g

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
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.366g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.211g

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 Triticale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley flour Triticale Opinion
Calories 345kcal 336kcal Barley flour
Protein 10.5g 13.05g Triticale
Fats 1.6g 2.09g Triticale
Net carbs 64.42g 72.13g Triticale
Carbs 74.52g 72.13g Barley flour
Magnesium 96mg 130mg Triticale
Calcium 32mg 37mg Triticale
Potassium 309mg 332mg Triticale
Iron 2.68mg 2.57mg Barley flour
Sugar 0.8g Triticale
Fiber 10.1g Barley flour
Copper 0.343mg 0.457mg Triticale
Zinc 2mg 3.45mg Triticale
Phosphorus 296mg 358mg Triticale
Sodium 4mg 5mg Barley flour
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.9mg Triticale
Manganese 1.034mg 3.21mg Triticale
Selenium 37.7µg Barley flour
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.416mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.134mg Triticale
Vitamin B3 6.269mg 1.43mg Barley flour
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.396mg 0.138mg Barley flour
Vitamin K 2.2µg Barley flour
Folate 8µg 73µg Triticale
Choline 37.8mg Barley flour
Saturated Fat 0.335g 0.366g Barley flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.205g 0.211g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.771g 0.913g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.157mg Barley flour
Threonine 0.356mg 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.713mg 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.391mg 0.365mg Barley flour
Methionine 0.202mg 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.589mg 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.515mg 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.236mg 0.311mg Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley flour Triticale
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
27%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Barley flour
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley flour
Barley flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
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 ($)
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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.