Tortilla vs. Barley
Nutrition comparison of Tortilla and Barley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tortilla
versus
barley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tortilla and barley:
- Both barley and tortilla are high in calories, carbohydrates and dietary fiber.
- Barley has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Barley is a great source of iron, potassium and protein.
- Tortilla is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tortilla (Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn) and Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both barley and tortilla are high in calories. Barley has 61% more calories than tortilla - barley has 352 calories per 100 grams and tortilla has 218 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tortilla is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to barley for protein. Tortilla has a macronutrient ratio of 10:79:11 and for barley, 11:86:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tortilla | Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 86% |
| Fat | 11% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both barley and tortilla are high in carbohydrates. Barley has 74% more carbohydrates than tortilla - barley has 77.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and tortilla has 44.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both barley and tortilla are high in dietary fiber. Barley has 148% more dietary fiber than tortilla - barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tortilla has 6.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Barley and tortilla contain similar amounts of sugar - barley has 0.8g of sugar per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.88g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 74% more protein than tortilla - barley has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and tortilla has 5.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both barley and tortilla are low in saturated fat - barley has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.45g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Barley and tortilla contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - barley has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tortilla does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Barley and tortilla contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.28mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Barley and tortilla contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tortilla does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both tortilla and barley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Tortilla | Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.094 MG | 0.191 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 1.498 MG | 4.604 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.109 MG | 0.282 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.26 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tortilla is an excellent source of calcium and it has 179% more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and tortilla has 81mg of calcium.
iron
Barley is a great source of iron and it has 103% more iron than tortilla - barley has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and tortilla has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Barley is a great source of potassium and it has 51% more potassium than tortilla - barley has 280mg of potassium per 100 grams and tortilla has 186mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both tortilla and barley contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Tortilla | Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 3 UG | 160 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both tortilla and barley contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Tortilla | Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.034 G | 0.055 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tortilla has more linoleic acid than barley per 100 grams.
| Tortilla | Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.385 G | 0.505 G |
| Total | 1.385 G | 0.505 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.
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FAQ
Does barley or tortilla contain more calories in 100 grams?Both barley and tortilla are high in calories. Barley has 60% more calories than tortilla - barley has 352 calories in 100g and tortilla has 218 calories.
Does barley or tortilla have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both barley and tortilla are high in carbohydrates. barley has 70% more carbohydrates than tortilla - barley has 77.7g of carbs for 100g and tortilla has 44.6g of carbohydrates.
Does barley or tortilla contain more calcium?
Tortilla is a rich source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium in 100 grams and tortilla has 81mg of calcium.