Almonds vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between almonds and barley
- Almonds have more vitamin E, vitamin B2, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium; however, barley is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Almonds cover your daily vitamin E needs 167% more than barley.
- Barley contains 8 times less calcium than almonds. Almonds contain 269mg of calcium, while barley contains 33mg.
- Barley has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of barley is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, almonds 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +103% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +715.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +819.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4396.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +299.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +215.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2070.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +241% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10595.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1012.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 0.57mg | 167% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 31.551g | 0.295g | 78% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.329g | 1.108g | 75% |
| Fats | 49.93g | 2.3g | 73% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.138mg | 0.285mg | 66% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 37.7µg | 61% |
| Copper | 1.031mg | 0.498mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.205mg | 0.646mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 133mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 264mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 33mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 17.3g | 19% |
| Protein | 21.15g | 12.48g | 17% |
| Carbs | 21.55g | 73.48g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.802g | 0.482g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg | 0.318mg | 14% |
| Calories | 579kcal | 354kcal | 11% |
| Manganese | 2.179mg | 1.943mg | 10% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 733mg | 452mg | 8% |
| Folate | 44µg | 19µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.618mg | 4.604mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg | 0.282mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 3.12mg | 2.77mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Iron | 3.71mg | 3.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.05g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.35g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.211mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.601mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.751mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.568mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.855mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.539mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | N/A |
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
78%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds 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.