Wheat vs. Barley flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are wheat and barley flour different?
- Barley flour has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, selenium, and vitamin B2 than wheat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for barley flour is 25% higher.
- Wheat has a lower glycemic index (50) than barley flour (70).
Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Barley flour or meal are the varieties used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +255.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.2% |
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 FolateFolate | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +289.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +465.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
74.52 g
Water:
12.11 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +438.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +92.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.335 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.771 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +144% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +217.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 6.269mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.396mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.37mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 10.1g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 296mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 27.6g | 74.52g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.343mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.76mg | 2.68mg | 12% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 345kcal | 11% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 96mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 31.9µg | 37.7µg | 11% |
| Protein | 5.71g | 10.5g | 10% |
| Choline | 37.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.114mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 0.771g | 4% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 309mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.57mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.83g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.84mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0.335g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.3g | 64.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.07g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 1.03mg | 1.034mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0.205g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.432mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.147mg | 0.236mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
8%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley flour is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)