Wheat vs Barley - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Wheat and Barley
- Wheat has more Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however Barley is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Wheat covers your daily Selenium needs 94% more than Barley.
- Barley has 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Wheat . Wheat has 0.935mg of Vitamin B5, while Barley has 0.282mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, durum 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Phosphorus
+92.4%
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Sodium
-83.3%
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Zinc
+50.2%
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Copper
+11%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Iron - 3.6
Equal in Magnesium - 133
Equal in Potassium - 452
Equal in Copper - 0.498
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Phosphorus
+92.4%
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Sodium
-83.3%
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Zinc
+50.2%
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Copper
+11%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Iron - 3.6
Equal in Magnesium - 133
Equal in Potassium - 452
Equal in Copper - 0.498
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B3
+46.4%
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Vitamin B5
+231.6%
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Vitamin B6
+31.8%
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Folate
+126.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+54.2%
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Vitamin B2
+135.5%
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Vitamin B3
+46.4%
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Vitamin B5
+231.6%
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Vitamin B6
+31.8%
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Folate
+126.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+54.2%
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Vitamin B2
+135.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+15.9%
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Other
+29.2%
Equal in Protein - 12.48
Equal in Fats - 2.3
Equal in Carbs - 73.48
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Water
+15.9%
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Other
+29.2%
Equal in Protein - 12.48
Equal in Fats - 2.3
Equal in Carbs - 73.48
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+13.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.482
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+13.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.482
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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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 glycemic index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 71.13g | 56.18g |
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Protein | 13.68g | 12.48g |
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Fats | 2.47g | 2.3g |
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Carbs | 71.13g | 73.48g |
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Calories | 339kcal | 354kcal |
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Sugar | 0.8g |
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Fiber | 17.3g |
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Calcium | 34mg | 33mg |
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Iron | 3.52mg | 3.6mg |
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Magnesium | 144mg | 133mg |
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Phosphorus | 508mg | 264mg |
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Potassium | 431mg | 452mg |
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Sodium | 2mg | 12mg |
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Zinc | 4.16mg | 2.77mg |
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Copper | 0.553mg | 0.498mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 22IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.57mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.646mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.285mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 4.604mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.282mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.318mg |
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Folate | 43µg | 19µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.2µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.208mg |
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Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.424mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.456mg |
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Leucine | 0.934mg | 0.848mg |
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Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.465mg |
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Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.24mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.7mg |
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Valine | 0.594mg | 0.612mg |
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Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.281mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.454g | 0.482g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.344g | 0.295g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 1.108g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
37%

36%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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80%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?

Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.