Barley flour vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between barley flour and wheat gluten
- Barley flour has more vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, wheat gluten is richer in iron and calcium.
- Barley flour's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 39% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Barley flour or meal and Vital wheat gluten.
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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 | +284% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +209% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +343.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +440.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +615.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.6% |
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
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -18.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.81g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 345kcal | 370kcal |
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| Protein | 10.5g | 75.16g |
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| Fats | 1.6g | 1.85g |
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| Net carbs | 64.42g | 13.19g |
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| Carbs | 74.52g | 13.79g |
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| Magnesium | 96mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 142mg |
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| Potassium | 309mg | 100mg |
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| Iron | 2.68mg | 5.2mg |
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| Sugar | 0.8g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 10.1g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.182mg |
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| Zinc | 2mg | 0.85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 296mg | 260mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 29mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 1.034mg |
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 39.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.269mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 37.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.335g | 0.272g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.156g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.771g | 0.81g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.175mg |
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| Threonine | 0.356mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.383mg |
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| Leucine | 0.713mg |
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| Lysine | 0.391mg |
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| Methionine | 0.202mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.589mg |
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| Valine | 0.515mg |
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| Histidine | 0.236mg |
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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.