Barley vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between barley and teff?
- Barley is richer in selenium, fiber, and vitamin B1, yet teff is richer in manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 317% higher.
- Barley has 9 times more selenium than teff. Barley has 37.7µg of selenium, while teff has 4.4µg.
We used Barley, hulled and Teff, uncooked types in this comparison.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +756.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +445.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +375.6% |
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 | +612.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +234% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
~equal in
Protein
~13.3g
~equal in
Fats
~2.38g
~equal in
Carbs
~73.13g
~equal in
Water
~8.82g
~equal in
Other
~2.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +99.7% |
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Saturated fat
~0.449g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.071g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 9.24mg | 317% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 4.4µg | 61% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 7.63mg | 50% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 8g | 37% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.81mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 429mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.39mg | 21% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 180mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.482mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.942mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 184mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 3.63mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 3.363mg | 8% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 13.3g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.589g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Calories | 354kcal | 367kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 427mg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 2.38g | 0% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 73.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 1.84g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.449g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 1.071g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (12 mg)