Barley vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between barley and spelt
- Barley has more selenium, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6; however, spelt has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for barley is 47% higher.
- Spelt has 3 times less vitamin B2 than barley. Barley has 0.285mg of vitamin B2, while spelt has 0.113mg.
- Spelt has a higher glycemic index than barley.
Food types used in this article are Barley, hulled and Spelt, uncooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +222.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +77.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +152.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +278.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +63.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +136.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~2.43g
~equal in
Carbs
~70.19g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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 | 11.7µg | 47% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 2.983mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 10.7g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.364mg | 24% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 401mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 1.068mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 6.843mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.113mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 4.44mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.23mg | 7% |
| Folate | 19µg | 45µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 3.28mg | 5% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 14.57g | 4% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 388mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 3.6µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 1.258g | 1% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 338kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.79mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 70.19g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.511mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 136mg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 2.43g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 6.82g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.406g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.445g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
119%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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