Barley vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between barley and wafer
- Wafer contains less selenium, fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc than barley.
- Barley's daily need coverage for selenium is 58% higher.
- Wafer contains 6 times less vitamin B6 than barley. Barley contains 0.318mg of vitamin B6, while wafer contains 0.051mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in barley is lower.
- Barley has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barley is 28, while the glycemic index of wafer is 61.
The food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Cookies, chocolate wafers.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +179.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +561.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +523.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +147.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +109.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +517.4% |
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Carbs
~72.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1549.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +274.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 5.7µg | 58% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 3.4g | 56% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.696mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.203mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 580mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.051mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 4.153g | 20% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 53mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 132mg | 19% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 14.2g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 4.241g | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 1.09mg | 15% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 6.6g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 2.858mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 4.865g | 11% |
| Folate | 19µg | 47µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 210mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 4.01mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 433kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.463mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.381mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.72mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.266mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 72.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Calcium | 33mg | 31mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 37.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | 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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.759g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
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.