Cornmeal vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cornmeal and barley?
- Cornmeal is richer in folate and iron, yet barley is richer in manganese, fiber, selenium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Barley's daily need coverage for manganese is 77% higher.
- Cornmeal has 11 times more folate than barley. Cornmeal has 209µg of folate, while barley has 19µg.
- Barley has a lower glycemic index than cornmeal.
We used Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow and Barley, hulled types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +21.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +315.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +218.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +555.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +319.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +166.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1016.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +259% |
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 AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +351% |
~equal in
Carbs
~73.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.174mg | 1.943mg | 77% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 17.3g | 54% |
| Selenium | 10.5µg | 37.7µg | 49% |
| Folate | 209µg | 19µg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.498mg | 47% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 133mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 264mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 2.77mg | 19% |
| Protein | 7.11g | 12.48g | 11% |
| Iron | 4.36mg | 3.6mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.182mg | 0.318mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 452mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.551mg | 0.646mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.285mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.57mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 79.45g | 73.48g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.828g | 1.108g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.968mg | 4.604mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22g | 0.482g | 1% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 354kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 0.282mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.75g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.55g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.61g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.39g | 0.295g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.006mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.105mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.162mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.366mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.337mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 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
42%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.262g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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.