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Barley vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Barley and Bratwurst?

  • Barley is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Selenium, Iron, and Magnesium, yet Bratwurst is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 111% higher.
  • Barley contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Barley, hulled and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked 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
Barley
10
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0
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains more Magnesium +786.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.1%
Contains more Potassium +59.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Contains more Copper +522.5%
Contains more Manganese +4639%
Contains more Selenium +167.4%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Contains more Calcium +371.4%
Contains more Iron +260%
Contains more Magnesium +786.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.1%
Contains more Potassium +59.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Contains more Copper +522.5%
Contains more Manganese +4639%
Contains more Selenium +167.4%

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
Barley
9
:
2
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Barley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
Bratwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
2
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3
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Carbs +3574%
Contains more Fats +1045.2%
Contains more Water +500.1%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Equal in Protein - 12.2
Barley
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
Bratwurst
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more Carbs +3574%
Contains more Fats +1045.2%
Contains more Water +500.1%
Contains more Other +22.2%
Equal in Protein - 12.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
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2
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2611.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.6%
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2611.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 2g Barley
Protein 12.48g 12.2g Barley
Fats 2.3g 26.34g Bratwurst
Carbs 73.48g 2g Barley
Calories 354kcal 297kcal Barley
Sugar 0.8g 0g Bratwurst
Fiber 17.3g 0g Barley
Calcium 33mg 7mg Barley
Iron 3.6mg 1mg Barley
Magnesium 133mg 15mg Barley
Phosphorus 264mg 130mg Barley
Potassium 452mg 283mg Barley
Sodium 12mg 848mg Barley
Zinc 2.77mg 2.47mg Barley
Copper 0.498mg 0.08mg Barley
Manganese 1.943mg 0.041mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg 14.1µg Barley
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Barley
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Barley
Vitamin E 0.57mg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.38mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.213mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 3.11mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.2mg Barley
Folate 19µg 4µg Barley
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 2.2µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.107mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg 0.465mg Bratwurst
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.485mg Bratwurst
Leucine 0.848mg 0.81mg Barley
Lysine 0.465mg 0.903mg Bratwurst
Methionine 0.24mg 0.364mg Bratwurst
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.405mg Barley
Valine 0.612mg 0.464mg Barley
Histidine 0.281mg 0.395mg Bratwurst
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.482g 6.08g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 1.58g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
36%
Barley
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 836mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.598g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)

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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.