Sorghum flour vs Barley flour or meal
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Barley flour or meal is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Sorghum flour 357
Barley flour 345
Protein (g)
Sorghum flour 9.53
Barley flour 10.5
Carbs (g)
Sorghum flour 76.8
Barley flour 74.5
Fat (g)
Sorghum flour 1.24
Barley flour 1.60
Fiber (g)
Sorghum flour 1.90
Barley flour 10.1
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Barley flour or meal — 10.5g vs 9.53g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Barley flour or meal — 345 vs 357 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Barley flour or meal scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Sorghum flour | Barley flour or meal | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 357 kcal | 345 kcal | +3% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 11.9 g | 12.1 g | -2% |
| Protein | 9.53 g | 10.5 g | -9% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.24 g | 1.60 g | -23% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 76.8 g | 74.5 g | +3% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.90 g | 10.1 g | -81% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.303 g | 0.335 g | -10% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.385 g | 0.205 g | +88% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.001 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.600 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.090 mg | 0.370 mg | -76% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.005 mg | 0.114 mg | -96% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.33 mg | 6.27 mg | -79% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.184 mg | 0.145 mg | +27% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.068 mg | 0.396 mg | -83% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 8.00 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 37.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.570 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 6.00 mg | 32.0 mg | -81% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.970 mg | 2.68 mg | -64% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 31.0 mg | 96.0 mg | -68% |
| Phosphorus, P | 87.0 mg | 296 mg | -71% |
| Potassium, K | 145 mg | 309 mg | -53% |
| Sodium, Na | 1.00 mg | 4.00 mg | -75% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.470 mg | 2.00 mg | -77% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.009 mg | 0.343 mg | -97% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.430 mg | 1.03 mg | -58% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 37.7 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1492 kj | 1443 kj | +3% |
| Ash | 0.470 g | 1.28 g | -63% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0.800 g | |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.340 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 8.00 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 8.00 ug | |
| Betaine | — | 65.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 160 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 2.20 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.004 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.008 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.269 g | 0.286 g | -6% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.025 g | 0.012 g | +108% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.004 g | +50% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.376 g | 0.168 g | +124% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.475 g | 0.771 g | -38% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.475 g | 0.695 g | -32% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.077 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.001 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.001 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.175 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.356 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.383 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.713 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.391 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.202 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.232 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.589 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.301 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.515 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.526 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.236 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.409 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.655 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 2.74 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.380 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 1.25 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.443 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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