Macadamia vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Macadamia and Barley
- Macadamia has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Barley is higher in Selenium, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- Macadamia covers your daily Manganese needs 95% more than Barley.
- Barley contains 25 times less Saturated Fat than Macadamia. Macadamia contains 12.061g of Saturated Fat, while Barley contains 0.482g.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Barley, hulled.
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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
+157.6%
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Sodium
-58.3%
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Copper
+51.8%
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Manganese
+112.6%
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Phosphorus
+40.4%
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Potassium
+22.8%
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Zinc
+113.1%
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Selenium
+947.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.6
Equal in Magnesium - 133
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Calcium
+157.6%
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Sodium
-58.3%
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Copper
+51.8%
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Manganese
+112.6%
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Phosphorus
+40.4%
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Potassium
+22.8%
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Zinc
+113.1%
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Selenium
+947.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.6
Equal in Magnesium - 133
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 C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+85%
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Vitamin B5
+168.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+75.9%
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Vitamin B3
+86.2%
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Vitamin B6
+15.6%
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Folate
+72.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.57
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+85%
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Vitamin B5
+168.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+75.9%
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Vitamin B3
+86.2%
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Vitamin B6
+15.6%
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Folate
+72.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.57
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+3194.3%
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Protein
+57.8%
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Carbs
+431.7%
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Water
+594.1%
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+101.8%
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Fats
+3194.3%
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Protein
+57.8%
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Carbs
+431.7%
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+594.1%
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+101.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19858.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+35.6%
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Saturated Fat
-96%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19858.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+35.6%
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Saturated Fat
-96%
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.22g | 56.18g |
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| Protein | 7.91g | 12.48g |
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| Fats | 75.77g | 2.3g |
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| Carbs | 13.82g | 73.48g |
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| Calories | 718kcal | 354kcal |
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| Starch | 1.05g |
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| Fructose | 0.07g |
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| Sugar | 4.57g | 0.8g |
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| Fiber | 8.6g | 17.3g |
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| Calcium | 85mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 3.69mg | 3.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 130mg | 133mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 264mg |
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| Potassium | 368mg | 452mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 12mg |
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| Zinc | 1.3mg | 2.77mg |
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| Copper | 0.756mg | 0.498mg |
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| Manganese | 4.131mg | 1.943mg |
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| Selenium | 3.6µg | 37.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.57mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 0.646mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 4.604mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 0.282mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 0.318mg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0.424mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 0.602mg | 0.848mg |
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| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0.465mg |
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| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0.7mg |
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| Valine | 0.363mg | 0.612mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.281mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 12.061g | 0.482g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 58.877g | 0.295g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 1.108g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
43%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.579g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.