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Barley vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between barley and bagel

  • Barley has more fiber, copper, manganese, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc; however, bagel has more folate.
  • Barley's daily need coverage for fiber is 53% more.
  • Barley has 3 times more copper than bagel. Barley has 0.498mg of copper, while bagel has 0.175mg.
  • Barley is lower in sodium.
  • Bagel has a higher glycemic index than barley.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Barley, hulled and Bagels, wheat.

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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
10
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%
Bagel
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 15% 104% 58% 30% 61% 57% 187% 157%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.9%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +151.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.4%

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
7
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%
Bagel
3
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% 6.4% 0% 101% 48% 63% 23% 34% 0% 3.8% 57% 5.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
4
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
Bagel
1
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.4%
Contains more FatsFats +50.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.3%
Contains more OtherOther +25.7%
Contains more WaterWater +297.8%

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
Bagel
1
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.29g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Bagel DV% diff.
Fiber 17.3g 4.1g 53%
Copper 0.498mg 0.175mg 36%
Manganese 1.943mg 1.43mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.403mg 20%
Magnesium 133mg 51mg 20%
Sodium 12mg 439mg 19%
Phosphorus 264mg 142mg 17%
Selenium 37.7µg 28.7µg 16%
Zinc 2.77mg 1.1mg 15%
Folate 19µg 76µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.147mg 13%
Iron 3.6mg 2.76mg 11%
Potassium 452mg 165mg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 3.37mg 8%
Carbs 73.48g 48.89g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.209mg 6%
Protein 12.48g 10.2g 5%
Calories 354kcal 250kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.32mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.375mg 2%
Choline 9.8mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.482g 0g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.936g 1%
Calcium 33mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.5µg 1%
Fats 2.3g 1.53g 1%
Net carbs 56.18g 44.79g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 6.12g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 0.29g 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Bagel
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
26%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/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.