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.
- Khorasan wheat has a higher glycemic index than barley.
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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.2% |
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 | +14.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +236.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~2.13g
~equal in
Carbs
~70.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.621 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.3% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 81.5µg | 80% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 2.735mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 11.1g | 25% |
| Starch | 52.41g | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 364mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.949mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 6.375mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 3.68mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.184mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.566mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.259mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Choline | 25.8mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 12.48g | 14.54g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.621g | 3% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 3.77mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.196g | 1% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 337kcal | 1% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.506mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 403mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 130mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 70.58g | 1% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 2.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 59.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 7.84g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.213g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.442mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.566mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g | 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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
150%
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 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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