Barley vs. Barley flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between barley and barley flour
- Barley has more manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B2, iron, magnesium, and zinc; however, barley flour has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for barley is 40% higher.
- Barley flour has 3 times less vitamin B2 than barley. Barley has 0.285mg of vitamin B2, while barley flour has 0.114mg.
- Barley flour has a higher glycemic index than barley.
Food types used in this article are Barley, hulled and Barley flour or meal.
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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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
74.52 g
Water:
12.11 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~74.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.335 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.771 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.5% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 1.034mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 10.1g | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.37mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.343mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.114mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 2.68mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 6.269mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 96mg | 9% |
| Choline | 37.8mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.396mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 296mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 309mg | 4% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 10.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.145mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.771g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.335g | 1% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 345kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 64.42g | N/A |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 74.52g | 0% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 37.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.205g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.236mg | 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
33%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley flour is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.8 g)
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.