Barley flour vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between barley flour and vine spinach (basella)?
- Barley flour is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, iron, and zinc, yet vine spinach (basella) is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
- Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for vitamin A is 160% more.
- Barley flour has 47 times more selenium than vine spinach (basella). While barley flour has 37.7µg of selenium, vine spinach (basella) has only 0.8µg.
We used Barley flour or meal and Vinespinach, (basella), 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +365.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +469.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4612.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1650% |
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:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.4 g
Water:
93.1 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +483.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +433.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2091.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +668.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.2% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 102mg | 113% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 0.8µg | 67% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 400µg | 44% |
| Fiber | 10.1g | 40% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.269mg | 0.5mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 52mg | 35% |
| Folate | 8µg | 140µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.05mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.107mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 74.52g | 3.4g | 24% |
| Iron | 2.68mg | 1.2mg | 19% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 1.8g | 17% |
| Calories | 345kcal | 19kcal | 16% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 0.43mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 1.034mg | 0.735mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.24mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 109mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 96mg | 65mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.8mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 309mg | 510mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.771g | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.335g | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.6g | 0.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.205g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 64.42g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.356mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.391mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.589mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.515mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.236mg | 0.039mg | 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
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53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley flour is relatively richer in minerals
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.