Grains & pasta

Barley malt flour

FDC 169740cup (162 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 58 · -6 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Barley malt flour is middling for nutrient density at 58 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 35 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (26% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (25% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (23% DV). Most of its 361 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.3 g · 11%Carb 78.3 g · 84%Fat 1.8 g · 4%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories361 kcal18%
Total fat1.8 g2%
Saturated fat0.39 g2%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium11 mg0%
Carbohydrate78 g28%
Dietary fiber7.1 g25%
Sugars0.8 g
Protein10 g21%
Potassium224 mg5%
Calcium37 mg3%
Iron4.7 mg26%
Magnesium97 mg23%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Vitamin A1 µg0%
Vitamin E0.57 mg4%

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FDC 169740

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Iron26% DV
Dietary fiber25% DV
Magnesium23% DV
Protein21% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density58 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g10 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g7.1 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g11 vs 5 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Barley flour or mealDensity 59 vs 58Rye flour, mediumDensity 60 vs 58Wild rice, rawDensity 60 vs 58

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