Barley vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between barley and adzuki bean
- Barley has more selenium, fiber, and vitamin B1; however, adzuki bean is higher in folate, copper, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, iron, and phosphorus.
- Adzuki bean covers your daily folate needs 151% more than barley.
- Adzuki bean contains 12 times less selenium than barley. Barley contains 37.7µg of selenium, while adzuki bean contains 3.1µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Barley, hulled and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +12.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1116.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +177.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +421.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3173.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
19.87 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
62.9 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
3.26 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +334% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.113 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +490% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +880.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 19µg | 622µg | 151% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 1.094mg | 66% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 3.1µg | 63% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 1254mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 1.471mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 5.04mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 12.7g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 381mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 4.98mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.455mg | 16% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 19.87g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 2.63mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 1.73mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.113g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.22mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 62.9g | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 66mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.351mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 0.53g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.191g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 329kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 127mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 50.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.674mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.791mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 1.668mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 1.052mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 1.023mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
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
33%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
132%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.291g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.