Barley vs. Millet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barley and millet different?
- Barley is richer in selenium, fiber, and iron, while millet is higher in phosphorus, copper, and magnesium.
- Barley covers your daily need for selenium, 14% more than millet.
- Barley contains 3 times more fiber than millet. Barley contains 3.8g of fiber, while millet contains 1.3g.
- Millet has a higher glycemic index (71) than barley (28).
Barley, pearled, cooked and Millet, cooked types were 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 CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +855.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +55.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +127.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +222.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +137.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.9µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.3g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 0.63mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 100mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.161mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 1.33mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.26g | 3.51g | 3% |
| Carbs | 28.22g | 23.67g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.214g | 0.508g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.106mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 62mg | 1% |
| Folate | 16µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.91mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.108mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.171mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.259mg | 0.272mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 1g | 1% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 119kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.42g | 22.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.28g | 0.13g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 11.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.093g | 0.172g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.184g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.077mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.083mg | 0.148mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.154mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.111mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.075mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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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