Barley vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Barley and Corn grits different?
- Barley is higher in Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Corn grits is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 67% higher.
- Barley has less Sodium.
Barley, pearled, cooked and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +244.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +811.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +285.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +428.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +481.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +404.5% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +159.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +310.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +415.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.8% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.26 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
68.8 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +171.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.214 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.191 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -18.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +42.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 123kcal | 74kcal |
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| Protein | 2.26g | 1.58g |
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| Fats | 0.44g | 0.49g |
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| Net carbs | 24.42g | 14.85g |
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| Carbs | 28.22g | 15.95g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 64mg |
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| Potassium | 93mg | 27mg |
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| Iron | 1.33mg | 6.71mg |
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| Sugar | 0.28g | 0.1g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0mg |
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| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.09mg |
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| Starch | 15.39g |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 14mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 227mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | |
| Manganese | 0.259mg | 0.049mg |
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| Selenium | 8.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 1.672mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 13.4mg | 2.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.093g | 0.076g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.057g | 0.081g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.214g | 0.191g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.077mg | 0.052mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.083mg | 0.058mg |
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| Leucine | 0.154mg | 0.228mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.031mg |
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| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.029mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0.087mg |
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| Valine | 0.111mg | 0.077mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.048mg |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins