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Barley vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between barley and bean raw?

  • Barley is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, and selenium, yet bean raw is richer in folate, copper, potassium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Bean raw's daily need coverage for folate is 127% higher.
  • Barley has 4 times more vitamin B3 than bean raw. Barley has 4.604mg of vitamin B3, while bean raw has 1.174mg.

We used Barley, hulled and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw types in this comparison.

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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
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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 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +242.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.2%
Contains more IronIron +40.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.7%
~equal in Sodium ~12mg

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
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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 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +154.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2663.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
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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
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Contains more FatsFats +87%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20%
Contains more OtherOther +50.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
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26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +172.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Bean raw DV% diff.
Folate 19µg 525µg 127%
Copper 0.498mg 0.893mg 44%
Manganese 1.943mg 1.148mg 35%
Potassium 452mg 1393mg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 1.174mg 21%
Phosphorus 264mg 411mg 21%
Selenium 37.7µg 27.9µg 18%
Protein 12.48g 21.42g 18%
Iron 3.6mg 5.07mg 18%
Starch 34.17g 14%
Choline 66.2mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.474mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.785mg 10%
Magnesium 133mg 176mg 10%
Calcium 33mg 113mg 8%
Fiber 17.3g 15.5g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.713mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.212mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.407g 5%
Carbs 73.48g 62.55g 4%
Zinc 2.77mg 2.28mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 5.6µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.21mg 2%
Fats 2.3g 1.23g 2%
Saturated fat 0.482g 0.235g 1%
Calories 354kcal 347kcal 0%
Net carbs 56.18g 47.05g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 2.11g N/A
Sodium 12mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 0.229g 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.237mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 0.81mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.871mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 1.558mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 1.356mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.259mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 1.095mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0.556mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Bean raw
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
67%
Bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
131%
Bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (12 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.

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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.