Barley vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between barley and bulgur dry?
- Barley is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, fiber, copper, iron, vitamin B2, and zinc, yet bulgur dry is richer in manganese, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
- Barley's daily need coverage for selenium is 64% higher.
- Barley has 3 times more vitamin B1 than bulgur dry. Barley has 0.646mg of vitamin B1, while bulgur dry has 0.232mg.
- Barley has a lower glycemic index than bulgur dry.
We used Barley, hulled and Bulgur, dry types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +46.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1539.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +178.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +270.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.1% |
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:
12.29 g
Fats:
1.33 g
Carbs:
75.87 g
Water:
9 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~12.29g
~equal in
Carbs
~75.87g
~equal in
Water
~9g
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
0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.541 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 2.3µg | 64% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 3.048mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.232mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 12.5g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.335mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 1.045mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 2.46mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.115mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 1.93mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 164mg | 7% |
| Choline | 28.1mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 300mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.541g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 5.114mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 27µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.342mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.232g | 1% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 342kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 1.33g | 1% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 410mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 75.87g | 1% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 12.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 63.37g | N/A |
| Calcium | 33mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 0.41g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.173g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.455mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.554mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.285mg | 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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.