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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 of 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.
Barley
Barley
6
:
4
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Phosphorus +751.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Contains more Zinc +855.2%
Contains more Manganese +27%
Contains more Selenium +111.8%
Contains more Calcium +521.2%
Contains more Iron +31.1%
Contains more Magnesium +82%
Contains more Potassium +223.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.487
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +751.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Contains more Zinc +855.2%
Contains more Manganese +27%
Contains more Selenium +111.8%
Contains more Calcium +521.2%
Contains more Iron +31.1%
Contains more Magnesium +82%
Contains more Potassium +223.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.487

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
7
:
2
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.7%
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%
Molasses
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
2
:
3
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +2200%
Contains more Water +131.7%
Contains more Other +43.5%
Equal in Carbs - 74.73
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
Molasses
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +2200%
Contains more Water +131.7%
Contains more Other +43.5%
Equal in Carbs - 74.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
2
:
1
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +821.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2116%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +821.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2116%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Barley Molasses
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 12.48g 0g Barley
Fats 2.3g 0.1g Barley
Carbs 73.48g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 354kcal 290kcal Barley
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 0.8g 74.72g Barley
Fiber 17.3g 0g Barley
Calcium 33mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 3.6mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 133mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 264mg 31mg Barley
Potassium 452mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 12mg 37mg Barley
Zinc 2.77mg 0.29mg Barley
Copper 0.498mg 0.487mg Barley
Manganese 1.943mg 1.53mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg 17.8µg Barley
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Barley
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Barley
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0mg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.041mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.002mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 0.93mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 19µg 0µg Barley
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.208mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.456mg Barley
Leucine 0.848mg Barley
Lysine 0.465mg Barley
Methionine 0.24mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.7mg Barley
Valine 0.612mg Barley
Histidine 0.281mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.482g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.032g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.05g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Molasses
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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.464g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley
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.

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.