Barley vs. Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Barley and Bean
- Bean has less Selenium, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6 than Barley.
- Barley covers your daily need of Selenium 60% more than Bean.
- Barley has 12 times more Iron than Bean. While Barley has 3.6mg of Iron, Bean has only 0.29mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Barley, hulled and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.
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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 | +315.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1141.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +153.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +737.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
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 E Vitamin E | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +330.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +970.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +381.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.3% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +475% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +258.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +669.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +742.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +544.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 354kcal | 105kcal |
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| Protein | 12.48g | 4.8g |
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| Fats | 2.3g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 56.18g | 14.99g |
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| Carbs | 73.48g | 20.49g |
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| Magnesium | 133mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 50mg |
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| Potassium | 452mg | 296mg |
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| Iron | 3.6mg | 0.29mg |
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| Sugar | 0.8g | 7.78g |
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| Fiber | 17.3g | 5.5g |
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| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.206mg |
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| Zinc | 2.77mg | 1.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 264mg | 104mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 22IU | 106IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 1.943mg |
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 4.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 0.43mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 24µg |
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| Choline | 30.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.482g | 0.103g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295g | 0.035g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.172g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.424mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 0.848mg |
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| Lysine | 0.465mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg |
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| Valine | 0.612mg |
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| Histidine | 0.281mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
34%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.379g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)
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.