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Barley vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Barley and Millet raw

  • Barley has more Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Zinc, Potassium, and Iron, however, Millet raw is higher in Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Barley covers your daily Selenium needs 64% more than Millet raw.
  • Millet raw contains 2 times less Potassium than Barley. Barley contains 452mg of Potassium, while Millet raw contains 195mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Barley, hulled and Millet, raw.

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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.
Barley
Barley
7
:
3
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +19.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +131.8%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Contains more Manganese +19.1%
Contains more Selenium +1296.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +50.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Millet raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains more Iron +19.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +131.8%
Contains more Zinc +64.9%
Contains more Manganese +19.1%
Contains more Selenium +1296.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +50.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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.
Barley
Barley
4
:
5
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +347.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.72
Barley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
Millet raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 106% 67% 89% 51% 89% 64% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +347.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.29
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.72

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
3
:
2
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Protein +13.2%
Contains more Fats +83.5%
Contains more Other +40.9%
Equal in Carbs - 72.85
Equal in Water - 8.67
Barley
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Millet raw
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more Protein +13.2%
Contains more Fats +83.5%
Contains more Other +40.9%
Equal in Carbs - 72.85
Equal in Water - 8.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
1
:
2
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.6%
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Millet raw
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barley Millet raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Millet raw Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 64.35g Millet raw
Protein 12.48g 11.02g Barley
Fats 2.3g 4.22g Millet raw
Carbs 73.48g 72.85g Barley
Calories 354kcal 378kcal Millet raw
Sugar 0.8g Millet raw
Fiber 17.3g 8.5g Barley
Calcium 33mg 8mg Barley
Iron 3.6mg 3.01mg Barley
Magnesium 133mg 114mg Barley
Phosphorus 264mg 285mg Millet raw
Potassium 452mg 195mg Barley
Sodium 12mg 5mg Millet raw
Zinc 2.77mg 1.68mg Barley
Copper 0.498mg 0.75mg Millet raw
Manganese 1.943mg 1.632mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg 2.7µg Barley
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Barley
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Barley
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.05mg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.421mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.29mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 4.72mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.848mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.384mg Millet raw
Folate 19µg 85µg Millet raw
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.9µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.119mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg 0.353mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.465mg Millet raw
Leucine 0.848mg 1.4mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.465mg 0.212mg Barley
Methionine 0.24mg 0.221mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.58mg Barley
Valine 0.612mg 0.578mg Barley
Histidine 0.281mg 0.236mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.482g 0.723g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.773g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 2.134g Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Millet raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Barley
39%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/nutrients
  2. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.