Triticale vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between triticale and barley
- Triticale is higher than barley in manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B5, iron, folate, and potassium.
- Triticale covers your daily manganese needs 128% more than barley.
- Triticale contains 10 times more vitamin B5 than barley. While triticale contains 1.323mg of vitamin B5, barley contains only 0.135mg.
- The glycemic index of barley is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Triticale 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 | +490.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +257% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +335.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +320.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +563% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1139.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
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 | +8900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +401.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +880% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +356.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +477.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +375% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +155.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +692.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +554.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +270.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +326.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.6% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.21mg | 0.259mg | 128% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 54mg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.457mg | 0.105mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 0.083mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 22mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.323mg | 0.135mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 3.45mg | 0.82mg | 24% |
| Protein | 13.05g | 2.26g | 22% |
| Iron | 2.57mg | 1.33mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 72.13g | 28.22g | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% | |
| Folate | 73µg | 16µg | 14% |
| Calories | 336kcal | 123kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 93mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.134mg | 0.062mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.01mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.913g | 0.214g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.43mg | 2.063mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.09g | 0.44g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.115mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.366g | 0.093g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 72.13g | 24.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.28g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.211g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.157mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.405mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.479mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.911mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.365mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.204mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.638mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.609mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.311mg | 0.051mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
Triticale is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.273g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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.