Flax seeds vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between flax seeds and barley
- Flax seeds have more vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, iron, manganese, calcium, and folate; however, barley has more selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for flax seeds is 83% higher.
- Barley has 8 times less calcium than flax seeds. Flax seeds have 255mg of calcium, while barley has 33mg.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, flaxseed and Barley, hulled.
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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 | +194.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +672.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +143.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +249.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +95.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +357.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1733% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +154.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 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 | +2451.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2493% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 1.108g | 184% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.646mg | 83% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.498mg | 80% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 133mg | 62% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 2.3g | 61% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 264mg | 54% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 17.3g | 40% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 3.6mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 1.943mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 255mg | 33mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 37.7µg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 0.295g | 18% |
| Folate | 87µg | 19µg | 17% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 73.48g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 0.482g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.282mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 2.77mg | 14% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.318mg | 12% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 12.48g | 12% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 452mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.285mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 4.604mg | 10% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 354kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 0.57mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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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
62%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.181g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.