Barley vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barley and teff different?
- Barley is higher in vitamin B3; however, teff is richer in manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for teff is 113% higher.
- Barley contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than teff. While barley contains 2.063mg of vitamin B3, teff contains only 0.909mg.
- Barley has a lower glycemic index (28) than teff (57).
Barley, pearled, cooked and Teff, cooked 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 less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +127.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +345.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1004.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.4% |
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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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| Manganese | 0.259mg | 2.86mg | 113% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.226mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 2.05mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 120mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.183mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 50mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 0.909mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 2.26g | 3.87g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 1.11mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 28.22g | 19.86g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.097mg | 1% |
| Folate | 16µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.214g | 1% | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 101kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 0.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.42g | 17.06g | N/A |
| Potassium | 93mg | 107mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.28g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.093g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.077mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.083mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.154mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.111mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.088mg | 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?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)