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Barley vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Barley and Sorghum syrup

  • Barley has more Fiber, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Sorghum syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sorghum syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 55% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Barley, pearled, cooked and Syrups, sorghum.

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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.
Barley
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 8.2% 50% 35% 22% 23% 0.39% 34% 47%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +405.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +354.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1263.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +975.3%
Contains more IronIron +185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +490.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~56mg

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.
Barley
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.42% 0.2% 0% 21% 14% 39% 8.1% 27% 0% 2% 12% 7.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1963%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +495.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +482.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~13.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
3
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +203.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165.4%
Contains more OtherOther +757.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barley Sorghum syrup
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Sorghum syrup Opinion
Calories 123kcal 290kcal Sorghum syrup
Protein 2.26g 0g Barley
Fats 0.44g 0g Barley
Net carbs 24.42g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 28.22g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 22mg 100mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 11mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 93mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 1.33mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 0.28g 74.9g Barley
Fiber 3.8g 0g Barley
Copper 0.105mg 0.13mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0.82mg 0.41mg Barley
Phosphorus 54mg 56mg Sorghum syrup
Sodium 3mg 8mg Barley
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Barley
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Barley
Manganese 0.259mg 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 8.6µg 1.7µg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.155mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.1mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.67mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0µg Barley
Folate 16µg 0µg Barley
Choline 13.4mg 13.3mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.093g 0g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g 0g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 0g Barley
Tryptophan 0.038mg Barley
Threonine 0.077mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.083mg Barley
Leucine 0.154mg Barley
Lysine 0.084mg Barley
Methionine 0.043mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.127mg Barley
Valine 0.111mg Barley
Histidine 0.051mg Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barley Sorghum syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
10%
Barley
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170285/nutrients
  2. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.