Barley vs Khorasan wheat - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Barley and Khorasan wheat
- Barley has more Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however Khorasan wheat has more Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
- Khorasan wheat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 80% more.
- Barley has 2 times more Fiber than Khorasan wheat. Barley has 17.3g of Fiber, while Khorasan wheat has 11.1g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Barley, hulled and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+50%
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Potassium
+12.2%
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Phosphorus
+37.9%
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Sodium
-58.3%
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Zinc
+32.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.77
Equal in Magnesium - 130
Equal in Copper - 0.506
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Calcium
+50%
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Potassium
+12.2%
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Phosphorus
+37.9%
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Sodium
-58.3%
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Zinc
+32.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.77
Equal in Magnesium - 130
Equal in Copper - 0.506
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+120%
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Vitamin B1
+14.1%
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Vitamin B2
+54.9%
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Vitamin B6
+22.8%
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Vitamin K
+22.2%
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Vitamin B3
+38.5%
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Vitamin B5
+236.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.61
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Vitamin A
+120%
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Vitamin B1
+14.1%
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Vitamin B2
+54.9%
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Vitamin B6
+22.8%
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Vitamin K
+22.2%
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Vitamin B3
+38.5%
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Vitamin B5
+236.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.61
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+36.9%
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Protein
+16.5%
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Water
+17.3%
Equal in Fats - 2.13
Equal in Carbs - 70.58
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
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Other
+36.9%
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Protein
+16.5%
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Water
+17.3%
Equal in Fats - 2.13
Equal in Carbs - 70.58
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+38.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+78.4%
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Saturated Fat
-59.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.108 g
Saturated Fat:
0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.621 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+38.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+78.4%
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Saturated Fat
-59.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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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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Net carbs | 56.18g | 59.48g |
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Protein | 12.48g | 14.54g |
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Fats | 2.3g | 2.13g |
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Carbs | 73.48g | 70.58g |
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Calories | 354kcal | 337kcal |
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Starch | 52.41g |
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Fructose | 0.11g |
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Sugar | 0.8g | 7.84g |
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Fiber | 17.3g | 11.1g |
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Calcium | 33mg | 22mg |
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Iron | 3.6mg | 3.77mg |
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Magnesium | 133mg | 130mg |
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Phosphorus | 264mg | 364mg |
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Potassium | 452mg | 403mg |
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Sodium | 12mg | 5mg |
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Zinc | 2.77mg | 3.68mg |
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Copper | 0.498mg | 0.506mg |
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Vitamin A | 22IU | 10IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 1µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.61mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.566mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.184mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 6.375mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.949mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.259mg |
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Folate | 19µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 1.8µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.13mg |
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Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.442mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.566mg |
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Leucine | 0.848mg | 1.112mg |
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Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.416mg |
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Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.251mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.772mg |
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Valine | 0.612mg | 0.687mg |
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Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.379mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.005g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.482g | 0.196g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295g | 0.213g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.621g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%

36%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%

88%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.286g)
Which food is cheaper?

Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.