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Tuna vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tuna and Barley?

  • Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Potassium, and Choline, yet Barley is higher in Fiber.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 181% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Barley is lower.

We used Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Barley, pearled, cooked types 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.
Tuna
4
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6
Barley
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.7%
Contains more Potassium +466.7%
Contains more Selenium +1158.1%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +44.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +82.2%
Contains more Copper +144.2%
Contains more Manganese +1892.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.7%
Contains more Potassium +466.7%
Contains more Selenium +1158.1%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +44.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +82.2%
Contains more Copper +144.2%
Contains more Manganese +1892.3%

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.
Tuna
9
:
2
Barley
Contains more Vitamin A +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +969.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +802.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
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 +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +969.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +802.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
4
:
1
Barley
Contains more Protein +1189.8%
Contains more Fats +34.1%
Contains more Other +357.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 68.8
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 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 +1189.8%
Contains more Fats +34.1%
Contains more Other +357.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 68.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
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2
Barley
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.3%
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Barley Opinion
Net carbs 0g 24.42g Barley
Protein 29.15g 2.26g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 0.44g Tuna
Carbs 0g 28.22g Barley
Calories 130kcal 123kcal Tuna
Sugar 0g 0.28g Tuna
Fiber 0g 3.8g Barley
Calcium 4mg 11mg Barley
Iron 0.92mg 1.33mg Barley
Magnesium 42mg 22mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 54mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 93mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 3mg Barley
Zinc 0.45mg 0.82mg Barley
Copper 0.043mg 0.105mg Barley
Manganese 0.013mg 0.259mg Barley
Selenium 108.2µg 8.6µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 7IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.01mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.083mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.062mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 2.063mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.135mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.115mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 16µg Barley
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.8µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.038mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.077mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.083mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 0.154mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 0.084mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.043mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.127mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 0.111mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.051mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Barley
Trans Fat 0.02g Barley
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.093g Barley
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.057g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.214g Barley
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna 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
92%
Tuna
10%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
24%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
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.

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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.