Wheat gluten vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Wheat gluten and Barley?
- Wheat gluten is richer in Iron, and Calcium, yet Barley is richer in Fiber, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
- Barley's daily need coverage for Fiber is 67% higher.
- Wheat gluten has 4 times more Calcium than Barley. Wheat gluten has 142mg of Calcium, while Barley has 33mg.
We used Vital wheat gluten and Barley, hulled types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +330.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +432% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +352% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +502.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +432.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -43.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +89.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.8% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 370kcal | 354kcal |
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| Protein | 75.16g | 12.48g |
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| Fats | 1.85g | 2.3g |
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| Net carbs | 13.19g | 56.18g |
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| Carbs | 13.79g | 73.48g |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 133mg |
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| Calcium | 142mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 100mg | 452mg |
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| Iron | 5.2mg | 3.6mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.8g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 17.3g |
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| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.498mg |
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| Zinc | 0.85mg | 2.77mg |
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| Phosphorus | 260mg | 264mg |
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| Sodium | 29mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.57mg |
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| Manganese | 1.943mg |
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| Selenium | 39.7µg | 37.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.646mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 4.604mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.282mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.318mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 19µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.272g | 0.482g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.156g | 0.295g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.108g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.424mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 0.848mg |
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| Lysine | 0.465mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg |
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| Valine | 0.612mg |
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| Histidine | 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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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
0%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
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.