Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Barley flour VS 51% whole wheat Pasta

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Barley flour	12%	4%	84%
51% whole wheat Pasta	15%	7%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Barley flour	51% whole wheat Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	47.2% 1369kcal	49.5% 1437kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	6.55% 6.35g	11% 10.6g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	4.15% 1.33g	4.35% 1.4g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	19% 0.31g	15.4% 0.25g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	16.2% 2.76g	20% 3.43g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	NA	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	228% 296g	223% 290g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	4.38% 3.18g	14.2% 10.3g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	1.1% 0.79g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 0.79g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 2.4g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	105% 40g	105% 40g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	74.4% 41.7g	96% 53.6g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Barley flour	51% whole wheat Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	NA	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	122% 1.47mg	123% 1.47mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	35% 0.45mg	59% 0.77mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	156% 25mg	197% 31.5mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	11.5% 0.58mg	63.5% 3.18mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	121% 1.57mg	85.5% 1.1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	114% 34μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	7.94% 31.8μg	58.5% 234μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	NA	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	NA	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	15% 2.26mg	4.5% 0.67mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	7.28% 8.73μg	2.98% 3.57μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Barley flour	51% whole wheat Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	12.7% 127mg	10.7% 107mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	151% 1.36mg	188% 1.7mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	133% 10.6mg	165% 13.2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	91% 381mg	98% 413mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	178% 4.1mg	387% 8.9mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	506% 228μg	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	168% 1175mg	163% 1139mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	36% 1226mg	42.7% 1453mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	272% 150μg	501% 275μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.06% 16mg	2.9% 43.7mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	72% 7.94mg	86.6% 9.53mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.3% 48g	0.95% 35g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Barley flour VS 51% whole wheat Pasta per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Barley flour versus 14 oz of 51% whole wheat Pasta to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Barley flour vs 51% whole wheat Pasta:

• 14 ounces of Barley flour have 1.4 times more Vitamin B6 and 3.4 times more Vitamin E than 51% whole wheat Pasta.
• While 14 oz of Dry 51% whole wheat Pasta with Unenriched Semolina contain 1.7 times more Vitamin B2, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 5.5 times more Vitamin B5 and 7.4 times more Vitamin B9 than Barley flour or meal.
• Both Barley flour and 51% whole wheat Pasta provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of 51% whole wheat Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
• Both Barley flour or meal as well as Dry 51% whole wheat Pasta with Unenriched Semolina have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Barley flour vs 51% whole wheat Pasta:

• 14 oz of Dry 51% whole wheat Pasta with Unenriched Semolina contain 2.2 times more Manganese and 1.8 times more Selenium than Barley flour or meal.
• Both Barley flour and 51% whole wheat Pasta contain similar levels of Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc per 14 ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Barley flour have 1.2 times more Omega 3 than 51% whole wheat Pasta.
• While 14 oz of Dry 51% whole wheat Pasta with Unenriched Semolina contain 1.7 times more Fat, 3.3 times more Sugars and 1.3 times more Protein than Barley flour or meal.
• Both Barley flour and 51% whole wheat Pasta offer comparable quantities of Energy, Omega 6, Carbohydrate and Fiber per 14 ounces.