Wheat 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)
Wheat flour 363
Barley flour 345
Protein (g)
Wheat flour 11.5
Barley flour 10.5
Carbs (g)
Wheat flour 73.8
Barley flour 74.5
Fat (g)
Wheat flour 1.45
Barley flour 1.60
Fiber (g)
Wheat flour 2.40
Barley flour 10.1
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Wheat flour, white (industrial), 11.5% protein, bleached, enriched — 11.5g vs 10.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Barley flour or meal — 345 vs 363 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 | Wheat flour | Barley flour or meal | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 363 kcal | 345 kcal | +5% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 12.7 g | 12.1 g | +5% |
| Protein | 11.5 g | 10.5 g | +10% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.45 g | 1.60 g | -9% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 73.8 g | 74.5 g | -1% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.40 g | 10.1 g | -76% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.268 g | 0.335 g | -20% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.166 g | 0.205 g | -19% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.736 mg | 0.370 mg | +99% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.445 mg | 0.114 mg | +290% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.95 mg | 6.27 mg | -5% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.405 mg | 0.145 mg | +179% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.032 mg | 0.396 mg | -92% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 170 ug | 8.00 ug | +2025% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 140 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 10.4 mg | 37.8 mg | -72% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.050 mg | 0.570 mg | -91% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 20.0 mg | 32.0 mg | -37% |
| Iron, Fe | 5.06 mg | 2.68 mg | +89% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30.0 mg | 96.0 mg | -69% |
| Phosphorus, P | 112 mg | 296 mg | -62% |
| Potassium, K | 138 mg | 309 mg | -55% |
| Sodium, Na | 2.00 mg | 4.00 mg | -50% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.840 mg | 2.00 mg | -58% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.161 mg | 0.343 mg | -53% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.679 mg | 1.03 mg | -34% |
| Selenium, Se | 27.5 ug | 37.7 ug | -27% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1518 kj | 1443 kj | +5% |
| Ash | 0.550 g | 1.28 g | -57% |
| Total Sugars | 1.12 g | 0.800 g | +40% |
| Sucrose | 0.150 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.030 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.030 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.900 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 62.9 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 31.0 ug | 8.00 ug | +288% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 268 ug | 8.00 ug | +3250% |
| Betaine | — | 65.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 18.0 ug | 160 ug | -89% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.040 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.420 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.050 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.300 ug | 2.20 ug | -86% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.004 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.008 g | -100% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.268 g | 0.286 g | -6% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0 g | 0.012 g | -100% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.004 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.166 g | 0.168 g | -1% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.749 g | 0.771 g | -3% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.733 g | 0.695 g | +5% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.017 g | 0.077 g | -78% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.130 g | 0.175 g | -26% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.296 g | 0.356 g | -17% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.388 g | 0.383 g | +1% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.737 g | 0.713 g | +3% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.270 g | 0.391 g | -31% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.163 g | 0.202 g | -19% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.273 g | 0.232 g | +18% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.506 g | 0.589 g | -14% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.158 g | 0.301 g | -48% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.477 g | 0.515 g | -7% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.474 g | 0.526 g | -10% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.223 g | 0.236 g | -6% |
| Alanine | 0.331 g | 0.409 g | -19% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.433 g | 0.655 g | -34% |
| Glutamic acid | 3.68 g | 2.74 g | +34% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.383 g | 0.380 g | +1% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.25 g | 1.25 g | = |
| Serine | 0.481 g | 0.443 g | +9% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Biotin (Vitamin B7) +2025% in Wheat flour, white (industrial), 11.5% protein, bleached, enriched Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +290% in Wheat flour, white (industrial), 11.5% protein, bleached, enriched Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +179% in Wheat flour, white (industrial), 11.5% protein, bleached, enriched Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +99% in Wheat flour, white (industrial), 11.5% protein, bleached, enriched
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