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Adzuki bean vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Adzuki bean and Barley different?

  • Adzuki bean is richer in Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, Potassium, Zinc, and Iron, while Barley is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Adzuki bean covers your daily need of Folate 26% more than Barley.
  • Adzuki bean contains 6 times more Potassium than Barley. Adzuki bean contains 532mg of Potassium, while Barley contains 93mg.

Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Barley, pearled, cooked types were used in this article.

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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 more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Iron +50.4%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +472%
Contains more Zinc +115.9%
Contains more Copper +183.8%
Contains more Manganese +121.2%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Selenium +616.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 75% 38% 72% 47% 2% 49% 100% 75% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Iron +50.4%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +472%
Contains more Zinc +115.9%
Contains more Copper +183.8%
Contains more Manganese +121.2%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Selenium +616.7%

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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Barley
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.5%
Contains more Folate +656.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.062
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 29% 15% 14% 26% 23% 91% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.5%
Contains more Folate +656.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.062

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +232.7%
Contains more Other +371.4%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Equal in Water - 68.8
8% 25% 66%
Protein: 7.52 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 24.77 g
Water: 66.29 g
Other: 1.32 g
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +232.7%
Contains more Other +371.4%
Contains more Fats +340%
Contains more Carbs +13.9%
Equal in Water - 68.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +919%
55% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.021 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +919%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Adzuki bean Barley Opinion
Net carbs 17.47g 24.42g Barley
Protein 7.52g 2.26g Adzuki bean
Fats 0.1g 0.44g Barley
Carbs 24.77g 28.22g Barley
Calories 128kcal 123kcal Adzuki bean
Sugar 0.28g Adzuki bean
Fiber 7.3g 3.8g Adzuki bean
Calcium 28mg 11mg Adzuki bean
Iron 2mg 1.33mg Adzuki bean
Magnesium 52mg 22mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 168mg 54mg Adzuki bean
Potassium 532mg 93mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 8mg 3mg Barley
Zinc 1.77mg 0.82mg Adzuki bean
Copper 0.298mg 0.105mg Adzuki bean
Manganese 0.573mg 0.259mg Adzuki bean
Selenium 1.2µg 8.6µg Barley
Vitamin A 6IU 7IU Barley
Vitamin E 0.01mg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.083mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B2 0.064mg 0.062mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 0.717mg 2.063mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.135mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.115mg Barley
Folate 121µg 16µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin K 0.8µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.038mg Adzuki bean
Threonine 0.255mg 0.077mg Adzuki bean
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.083mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 0.632mg 0.154mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 0.567mg 0.084mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.079mg 0.043mg Adzuki bean
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.127mg Adzuki bean
Valine 0.387mg 0.111mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.198mg 0.051mg Adzuki bean
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.093g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.057g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.021g 0.214g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Adzuki bean Barley
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
16%
Adzuki bean
10%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Adzuki bean
24%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.057g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173728/nutrients
  2. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170285/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.