Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram 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	119% 3450kcal	125% 3620kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	16.5% 16g	27.6% 27g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	10.5% 3.35g	11% 3.5g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	48% 0.77g	38.8% 0.62g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	41% 6.95g	51% 8.65g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	NA	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	573% 745g	562% 731g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	11% 8g	36% 26g	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	2.76% 2g	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	% 2g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 6g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	266% 101g	266% 101g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	188% 105g	241% 135g	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	308% 3.7mg	309% 3.7mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	87.7% 1.14mg	148% 1.93mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	392% 62.7mg	497% 79.5mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	29% 1.45mg	160% 8mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	305% 3.96mg	215% 2.8mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	287% 86μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	20% 80μg	148% 590μg	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	38% 5.7mg	11.3% 1.7mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	18.3% 22μg	7.5% 9μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Barley flour	51% whole wheat Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	32% 320mg	27% 270mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	381% 3.43mg	473% 4.26mg	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	335% 27mg	416% 33.3mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	229% 960mg	248% 1040mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	450% 10.3mg	975% 22.4mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	1276% 574μg	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	423% 2960mg	410% 2870mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	91% 3090mg	108% 3660mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	685% 377μg	1262% 694μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.67% 40mg	7.33% 110mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	182% 20mg	218% 24mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.27% 121g	2.4% 88.5g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Barley flour VS 51% whole wheat Pasta per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Barley flour versus 1 kg of 51% whole wheat Pasta to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Barley flour vs 51% whole wheat Pasta:

• 1 kilogram of Barley flour has 1.4 times more Vitamin B6 and 3.4 times more Vitamin E than 51% whole wheat Pasta.
• While 1 kg of Dry 51% whole wheat Pasta with Unenriched Semolina contains 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 one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram 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 one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Barley flour vs 51% whole wheat Pasta:

• 1 kg of Dry 51% whole wheat Pasta with Unenriched Semolina contains 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 one kilogram.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Barley flour has 1.2 times more Omega 3 than 51% whole wheat Pasta.
• While 1 kg of Dry 51% whole wheat Pasta with Unenriched Semolina contains 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 one kilogram.