Barley vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barley and molasses different?
- Barley is richer in fiber, vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B2, while molasses are higher in potassium, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Barley covers your daily need for fiber, 69% more than molasses.
- Barley contains 143 times more vitamin B2 than molasses. Barley contains 0.285mg of vitamin B2, while molasses contain 0.002mg.
Barley, hulled and Molasses types were used in this article.
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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 ZincZinc | +855.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +751.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +111.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +521.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +223.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1475.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +395.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2200% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +131.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.5% |
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Carbs
~74.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +821.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2116% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.3% |
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 price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 17.3g | 0g | 69% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.041mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 17.8µg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 31mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 1464mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.67mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 242mg | 26% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 0g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 0.93mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 0.29mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.002mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 1.53mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 205mg | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 4.72mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.804mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.05g | 7% |
| Folate | 19µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 290kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 0.1g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.018g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.032g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.487mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 74.73g | N/A |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 74.73g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 74.72g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 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% |
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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.464g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley 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 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.