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Mackerel vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mackerel and Barley

  • 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.

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

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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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
7
:
3
Barley
Barley
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%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Manganese +1195%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
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%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Manganese +1195%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
8
:
4
Barley
Barley
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 +∞%
Contains more Folate +700%
Mackerel
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%
Barley
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 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 +∞%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Barley
Barley
Contains more Protein +955.3%
Contains more Fats +3947.7%
Contains more Other +1710.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Barley
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 +955.3%
Contains more Fats +3947.7%
Contains more Other +1710.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Barley
Barley
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12191.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1909.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12191.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1909.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
235%
Mackerel
10%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
24%
Barley

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.