Wheat Bread vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat Bread and barley different?
- Wheat Bread is higher in folate and calcium; however, barley is richer in fiber, copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for barley is 50% higher.
- Wheat Bread contains 50 times more sodium than barley. While wheat Bread contains 601mg of sodium, barley contains only 12mg.
- Barley has a lower glycemic index (28) than wheat Bread (60).
Bread, wheat, toasted and Barley, hulled 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 more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +151.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +159.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +352.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +156.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.8% |
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Protein
~12.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +245.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.3% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 4.7g | 17.3g | 50% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.498mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 12mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 1.377mg | 1.943mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 133mg | 18% |
| Folate | 86µg | 19µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.439mg | 0.646mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 33mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.153mg | 0.318mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 2.77mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 264mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.25mg | 4.604mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 33.4µg | 37.7µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 452mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.285mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.09mg | 3.6mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 55.77g | 73.48g | 6% |
| Choline | 22.1mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.72g | 1.108g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.456mg | 0.282mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 2.2µg | 3% |
| Fats | 4.27g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.989g | 0.482g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.019g | 0.295g | 2% |
| Calories | 313kcal | 354kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.57mg | 2% |
| Protein | 12.96g | 12.48g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.07g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.42g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.299mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.461mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.315mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.31mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.281mg | 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
36%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
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.