Barley vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Barley and Malt
- Barley is richer in Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Copper, and Selenium, yet Malt is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Malt is 18% higher.
- Barley contains 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Malt. Barley contains 2.063mg of Vitamin B3, while Malt contains 0.259mg.
- Barley contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Barley, pearled, cooked and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.
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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 | +46.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +533.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +183.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +223.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +790.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +696.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +196.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +162.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +152% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +647.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +185.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1350.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.208g
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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| Calories | 123kcal | 85kcal |
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| Protein | 2.26g | 3.37g |
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| Fats | 0.44g | 3.29g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 24.42g | 10.7g |
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| Carbs | 28.22g | 11.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 98mg |
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| Potassium | 93mg | 172mg |
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| Iron | 1.33mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 0.28g | 6.68g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.037mg |
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| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 91mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 60mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 95IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 26µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.259mg | 0.08mg |
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| Selenium | 8.6µg | 5.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 0.259mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.354mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.42µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 13.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.093g | 1.883g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.057g | 0.827g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.214g | 0.208g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.074mg |
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| Threonine | 0.077mg | 0.143mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.083mg | 0.165mg |
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| Leucine | 0.154mg | 0.268mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.142mg |
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| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.074mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0.15mg |
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| Valine | 0.111mg | 0.193mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.077mg |
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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%
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Malt is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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