Barley vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Barley and Corn
- Barley is richer in Selenium, Iron, Copper, and Fiber, yet Corn is richer in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Barley is 15% higher.
- Barley contains 3 times more Iron than Corn. Barley contains 1.33mg of Iron, while Corn contains 0.45mg.
- Barley contains less Sugar.
Food types used in this article are Barley, pearled, cooked and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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.
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Calcium
+266.7%
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Iron
+195.6%
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Zinc
+32.3%
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Copper
+114.3%
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Manganese
+55.1%
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Selenium
+4200%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Phosphorus
+42.6%
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Potassium
+134.4%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Calcium
+266.7%
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Iron
+195.6%
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Zinc
+32.3%
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Copper
+114.3%
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Manganese
+55.1%
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Selenium
+4200%
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Phosphorus
+42.6%
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Potassium
+134.4%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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.
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Vitamin B3
+22.6%
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Vitamin K
+100%
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Vitamin A
+3657.1%
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Vitamin E
+800%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+12%
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Vitamin B5
+486.7%
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Vitamin B6
+20.9%
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Folate
+43.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.057
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Vitamin B3
+22.6%
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Vitamin K
+100%
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Vitamin A
+3657.1%
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Vitamin E
+800%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+12%
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Vitamin B5
+486.7%
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Vitamin B6
+20.9%
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Folate
+43.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.057
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+34.5%
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Protein
+50.9%
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Fats
+240.9%
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+150%
Equal in Water - 73.41
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Carbs
+34.5%
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Protein
+50.9%
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Fats
+240.9%
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+150%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-52.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+556.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+181.8%
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Saturated Fat
-52.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+556.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+181.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 24.42g | 18.58g |
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| Protein | 2.26g | 3.41g |
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| Fats | 0.44g | 1.5g |
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| Carbs | 28.22g | 20.98g |
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| Calories | 123kcal | 96kcal |
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| Starch | 7.17g |
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| Fructose | 0.79g |
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| Sugar | 0.28g | 4.54g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.4g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 3mg |
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| Iron | 1.33mg | 0.45mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 77mg |
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| Potassium | 93mg | 218mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.62mg |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.049mg |
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| Manganese | 0.259mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 263IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 1.683mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.792mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.139mg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 0.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.077mg | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.083mg | 0.133mg |
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| Leucine | 0.154mg | 0.358mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.141mg |
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| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.069mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0.155mg |
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| Valine | 0.111mg | 0.191mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.091mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.093g | 0.197g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.057g | 0.374g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.214g | 0.603g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)