Millet flour vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between millet flour and barley
- Barley has less copper, selenium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6 than millet flour.
- Millet flour covers your daily need for copper, 48% more than barley.
- Millet flour has 9 times more vitamin B5 than barley. While millet flour has 1.267mg of vitamin B5, barley has only 0.135mg.
- The glycemic index of millet flour is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Millet flour and Barley, pearled, cooked.
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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 | +440.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +196.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +409.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +220.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +427.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +286.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +280.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
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 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +397.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +191.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +838.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +223.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
75.12 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
2.26 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
68.8 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +375.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +865.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +332.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +693.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.618 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.093 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.214 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1521.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1123.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.535mg | 0.105mg | 48% |
| Selenium | 32.7µg | 8.6µg | 44% |
| Iron | 3.94mg | 1.33mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 54mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 1.002mg | 0.259mg | 32% |
| Starch | 69.88g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.083mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.02mg | 2.063mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 119mg | 22mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.267mg | 0.135mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.115mg | 20% |
| Protein | 10.75g | 2.26g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.618g | 0.214g | 16% |
| Carbs | 75.12g | 28.22g | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.63mg | 0.82mg | 16% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 123kcal | 13% |
| Folate | 42µg | 16µg | 7% |
| Fats | 4.25g | 0.44g | 6% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 93mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.924g | 0.057g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.536g | 0.093g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.062mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 3.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.62g | 24.42g | N/A |
| Calcium | 14mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 0.28g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.584mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.549g | 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
33%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.443g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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.