Barley vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between barley and flour
- Barley has more fiber, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, flour is higher in folate, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Barley covers your daily fiber needs 58% more than flour.
- Flour contains 7 times less vitamin B6 than barley. Barley contains 0.318mg of vitamin B6, while flour contains 0.044mg.
- The glycemic index of flour is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Barley, hulled and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
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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 | +504.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +322.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +245.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +295.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
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 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +622.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +863.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +134.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.3% |
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Carbs
~76.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +239.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 17.3g | 2.7g | 58% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.682mg | 55% |
| Folate | 19µg | 183µg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.144mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 22mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 108mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.044mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 0.7mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.494mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 4.64mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.785mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 107mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 5.904mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 33.9µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.413g | 5% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 10.33g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.438mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 2.3g | 0.98g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.155g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.087g | 1% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 364kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 76.31g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.327g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.