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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +231.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +135.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~12.48g
~equal in
Fats
~2.3g
~equal in
Carbs
~73.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +16.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.482g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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| Calories | 339kcal | 354kcal |
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| Protein | 13.68g | 12.48g |
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| Fats | 2.47g | 2.3g |
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| Net carbs | 71.13g | 56.18g |
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| Carbs | 71.13g | 73.48g |
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| Magnesium | 144mg | 133mg |
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| Calcium | 34mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 431mg | 452mg |
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| Iron | 3.52mg | 3.6mg |
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| Sugar | 0.8g |
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| Fiber | 17.3g |
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| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.498mg |
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| Zinc | 4.16mg | 2.77mg |
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| Phosphorus | 508mg | 264mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.57mg |
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| Manganese | 3.012mg | 1.943mg |
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 37.7µg |
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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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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 43µg | 19µg |
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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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| 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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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
34%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
110%
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 richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.