Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat and barley
- Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat is higher than barley in manganese, copper, phosphorus, fiber, iron, magnesium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat covers your daily manganese needs 137% more than barley.
- Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat contains 7 times more vitamin B5 than barley. While wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat contains 1.011mg of vitamin B5, barley contains only 0.135mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat 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 | +431.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +323.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +352.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +261% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +498.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1212.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.7% |
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 | +5200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +257.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +203.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +648.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +137.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +132.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.61 g
Fats:
1.95 g
Carbs:
74.48 g
Water:
12.42 g
Other:
1.54 g
Protein:
2.26 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
68.8 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +325.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +343.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +163.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +450% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +453.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.283 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.167 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.093 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.214 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +396.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +445.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.399mg | 0.259mg | 137% |
| Copper | 0.475mg | 0.105mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 323mg | 54mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 13.1g | 3.8g | 37% |
| Iron | 3.71mg | 1.33mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 117mg | 22mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.347mg | 2.063mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.96mg | 0.82mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.011mg | 0.135mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.297mg | 0.083mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 74.48g | 28.22g | 15% |
| Protein | 9.61g | 2.26g | 15% |
| Calories | 332kcal | 123kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.188mg | 0.062mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 93mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 12.7µg | 8.6µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.167g | 0.214g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191mg | 0.115mg | 6% |
| Folate | 28µg | 16µg | 3% |
| Choline | 31.2mg | 13.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.43g | 0.093g | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 0.44g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.283g | 0.057g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.38g | 24.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.02g | 0.28g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
29%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.337g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)