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Barley vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Barley and Mackerel

  • Barley has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5 than Mackerel.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 792% more than Barley.
  • Barley has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Barley, pearled, cooked and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Manganese +1195%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Magnesium +340.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +414.8%
Contains more Potassium +331.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Manganese +1195%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Magnesium +340.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +414.8%
Contains more Potassium +331.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.6%
Contains more Selenium +500%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Barley
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Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +2471.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +564.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 21% 15% 39% 9% 27% 12% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +2471.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +564.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Contains more Protein +955.3%
Contains more Fats +3947.7%
Contains more Other +1710.7%
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Contains more Protein +955.3%
Contains more Fats +3947.7%
Contains more Other +1710.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12191.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1909.3%
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12191.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1909.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barley Mackerel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 24.42g 0g Barley
Protein 2.26g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 0.44g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 28.22g 0g Barley
Calories 123kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Sugar 0.28g Mackerel
Fiber 3.8g 0g Barley
Calcium 11mg 15mg Mackerel
Iron 1.33mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 22mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 54mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 93mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 3mg 83mg Barley
Zinc 0.82mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.105mg 0.094mg Barley
Manganese 0.259mg 0.02mg Barley
Selenium 8.6µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 7IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.01mg Barley
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 16µg 2µg Barley
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.8µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.077mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.083mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.154mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.084mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.043mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.111mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.051mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.093g 4.176g Barley
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barley Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Barley
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $5.5)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170285/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.