Barley flour vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between barley flour and wheat Bread
- Barley flour has more fiber, vitamin B6, copper, and phosphorus; however, wheat Bread is higher in vitamin B2, folate, iron, manganese, and calcium.
- Wheat Bread covers your daily sodium needs 26% more than barley flour.
- Wheat Bread contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than barley flour. Barley flour contains 0.396mg of vitamin B6, while wheat Bread contains 0.153mg.
- Barley flour has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Barley flour or meal and Bread, wheat, toasted.
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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 | +62.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +415.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.2% |
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 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +71% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +235.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +214.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +159.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +975% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
74.52 g
Water:
12.11 g
Other:
1.27 g
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +100.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.335 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.771 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +397.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 4mg | 601mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 10.1g | 4.7g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.382mg | 21% |
| Folate | 8µg | 86µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.153mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.68mg | 4.09mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.198mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 1.034mg | 1.377mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 188mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 165mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 96mg | 59mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 33.4µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.771g | 1.72g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.439mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.456mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 74.52g | 55.77g | 6% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 1.47mg | 5% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 12.96g | 5% |
| Fats | 1.6g | 4.27g | 4% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 223mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.335g | 0.989g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 5.7µg | 3% |
| Choline | 37.8mg | 22.1mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.205g | 1.019g | 2% |
| Calories | 345kcal | 313kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 64.42g | 51.07g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 6.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.269mg | 6.25mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.356mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.461mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.391mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.589mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.515mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.236mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | N/A |
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
29%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.654g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley flour is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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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