Barley flour vs. Wheat flour, whole-grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between barley flour and wheat flour, whole-grain
- Barley flour is richer in vitamin B3, while wheat flour, whole-grain is higher in manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B5, folate, phosphorus, and copper.
- Wheat flour, whole-grain covers your daily manganese needs 132% more than barley flour.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Barley flour or meal and Wheat flour, whole-grain.
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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 | +42.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +293.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.9% |
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 | +26.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +315.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
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:
13.21 g
Fats:
2.5 g
Carbs:
71.97 g
Water:
10.74 g
Other:
1.58 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.4% |
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Carbs
~71.97g
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
0.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.283 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.167 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.4% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.034mg | 4.067mg | 132% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 61.8µg | 44% |
| Starch | 57.77g | 24% | |
| Iron | 2.68mg | 3.6mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.502mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 96mg | 137mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.603mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 357mg | 9% |
| Folate | 8µg | 44µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.269mg | 4.957mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.41mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 2.6mg | 5% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 13.21g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.165mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.771g | 1.167g | 3% |
| Fiber | 10.1g | 10.7g | 2% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 363mg | 2% |
| Choline | 37.8mg | 31.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.407mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 74.52g | 71.97g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.6g | 2.5g | 1% |
| Calories | 345kcal | 340kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 64.42g | 61.27g | N/A |
| Calcium | 32mg | 34mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 0.41g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.335g | 0.43g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.283g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.356mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.898mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.391mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.589mg | 0.682mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.515mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.236mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 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
29%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
150%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat flour, whole-grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat flour, whole-grain contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat flour, whole-grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat flour, whole-grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.095g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.