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Semolina vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Semolina and Barley

  • The amount of Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Phosphorus in Barley is higher than in Semolina.
  • Barley covers your daily Fiber needs 62% more than Semolina.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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 Calcium +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Iron +386.5%
Contains more Magnesium +392.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.5%
Contains more Potassium +159.8%
Contains more Zinc +171.6%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Contains more Manganese +87.7%
Contains more Selenium +89.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Contains more Calcium +115.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Iron +386.5%
Contains more Magnesium +392.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.5%
Contains more Potassium +159.8%
Contains more Zinc +171.6%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Contains more Manganese +87.7%
Contains more Selenium +89.4%

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.
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Barley
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.604
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.604

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Fats +123.3%
Contains more Other +223.9%
Equal in Carbs - 73.48
Equal in Water - 9.44
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Protein +66.2%
Contains more Fats +123.3%
Contains more Other +223.9%
Equal in Carbs - 73.48
Equal in Water - 9.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.1%
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Semolina Barley
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Barley Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 56.18g Semolina
Protein 7.51g 12.48g Barley
Fats 1.03g 2.3g Barley
Carbs 80.89g 73.48g Semolina
Calories 374kcal 354kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0.33g 0.8g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 17.3g Barley
Calcium 71mg 33mg Semolina
Iron 0.74mg 3.6mg Barley
Magnesium 27mg 133mg Barley
Phosphorus 153mg 264mg Barley
Potassium 174mg 452mg Barley
Sodium 2mg 12mg Semolina
Zinc 1.02mg 2.77mg Barley
Copper 0.284mg 0.498mg Barley
Manganese 1.035mg 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 19.9µg 37.7µg Barley
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Barley
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Barley
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.57mg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.646mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.285mg Barley
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 4.604mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.282mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.318mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 19µg Barley
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.2µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.208mg Barley
Threonine 0.271mg 0.424mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.456mg Barley
Leucine 0.656mg 0.848mg Barley
Lysine 0.215mg 0.465mg Barley
Methionine 0.183mg 0.24mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.7mg Barley
Valine 0.47mg 0.612mg Barley
Histidine 0.185mg 0.281mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.482g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 0.295g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 1.108g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Barley
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
26%
Semolina
36%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/nutrients
  2. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.