Barley vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between barley and dough
- Barley has more fiber, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, dough is higher in folate.
- Barley covers your daily need for fiber, 60% more than dough.
- Barley has 4 times more magnesium than dough. While barley has 133mg of magnesium, dough has only 32mg.
- Barley has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of dough is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Barley, hulled and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).
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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 | +315.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +286.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +227.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +166.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +236.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.6% |
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 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +197.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +547.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +249.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~2.42g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.529g
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 Sugar |
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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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 17.3g | 2.2g | 60% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.577mg | 59% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.152mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 602mg | 26% |
| Folate | 19µg | 123µg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 32mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 105mg | 23% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 28.6µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 1.04mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.107mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.427mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 117mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 51.88g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.71mg | 5% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 272kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 3.91mg | 4% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 10.75g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.455mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.855g | 2% |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 4.817mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 2.42g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 49.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 4.62g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.529g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.362g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | N/A |
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%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Dough is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.047g)
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 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.