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Barley vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between barley and pollock

  • Barley has more manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, iron, zinc, and magnesium, while pollock has more vitamin B12.
  • Pollock's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 153% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in barley is lower.
  • Pollock has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pollock is 0, while the glycemic index of barley is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
Barley
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 95% 9.9% 40% 135% 166% 76% 113% 1.6% 253% 206%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.2%
Contains more IronIron +542.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +730%
Contains more ZincZinc +386%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10694.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17%
~equal in Potassium ~430mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~267mg

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.
Barley
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 11% 0% 162% 66% 86% 17% 73% 0% 5.5% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1096.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.329mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
3
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +94.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.1%
Contains more WaterWater +680.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
2
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg 153%
Manganese 1.943mg 0.018mg 84%
Fiber 17.3g 0g 69%
Copper 0.498mg 0.06mg 49%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.054mg 49%
Iron 3.6mg 0.56mg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg 29%
Carbs 73.48g 0g 24%
Protein 12.48g 23.48g 22%
Zinc 2.77mg 0.57mg 20%
Sodium 12mg 419mg 18%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Selenium 37.7µg 44.1µg 12%
Magnesium 133mg 81mg 12%
Calories 354kcal 111kcal 12%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.223mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.583g 4%
Calcium 33mg 72mg 4%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 3.949mg 4%
Folate 19µg 3µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.432mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.1µg 2%
Fats 2.3g 1.18g 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 17µg 2%
Potassium 452mg 430mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.329mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.482g 0.159g 1%
Net carbs 56.18g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 0g N/A
Phosphorus 264mg 267mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 0.134g 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barley Pollock
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Barley
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
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.
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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.