Barley vs. Cornstarch
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Cornstarch
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
cornstarch
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and cornstarch:
- Both cornstarch and barley are high in calories and carbohydrates.
- Barley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Barley is a great source of iron, potassium and protein.
- Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Cornstarch (Cornstarch) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cornstarch and barley are high in calories. Cornstarch has a little more calories (8%) than barley by weight - cornstarch has 381 calories per 100 grams and barley has 352 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to cornstarch for fat. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for cornstarch, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Cornstarch | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 100% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cornstarch and barley are high in carbohydrates. Cornstarch has 17% more carbohydrates than barley - cornstarch has 91.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 16 times more dietary fiber than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Barley and cornstarch contain similar amounts of sugar - barley has 0.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 37 times more protein than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and barley has 9.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cornstarch and barley are low in saturated fat - cornstarch has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and barley has 0.24g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Barley and cornstarch contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - barley has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Barley and cornstarch contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Barley and cornstarch contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Barley | Cornstarch | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 23 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Barley has 13 times more calcium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Barley is a great source of iron and it has 432% more iron than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Barley is a great source of potassium and it has 92 times more potassium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium per 100 grams and barley has 280mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, barley has more linoleic acid than cornstarch per 100 grams.
| Barley | Cornstarch | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.025 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 0.025 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Cornstarch (Cornstarch) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cornstarch or barley contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cornstarch and barley are high in calories. Cornstarch has a little more calories ( 10%) than barley by weight - cornstarch has 381 calories in 100g and barley has 352 calories.
Does cornstarch or barley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cornstarch and barley are high in carbohydrates. cornstarch has 20% more carbohydrates than barley - cornstarch has 91.3g of carbs for 100g and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.