Barley vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between barley and Brussels sprouts
- Barley has more manganese, selenium, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, and magnesium; however, Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K and vitamin C.
- Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 146% more.
- Barley has 24 times more selenium than Brussels sprouts. Barley has 37.7µg of selenium, while Brussels sprouts have 1.6µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Barley, hulled and Brussels sprouts, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +478.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +157.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +611.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +559.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +282.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +476.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2256.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +364.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +518% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +54.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7945.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +221.1% |
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:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +269.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +666.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +721% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +811% |
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
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1182.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13708.7% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 153g | 1013% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 177µg | 146% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 85mg | 94% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.337mg | 70% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 1.6µg | 66% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 3.8g | 54% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.07mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.139mg | 42% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 1.4mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 69mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 23mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 0.745mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 8.95g | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 0.42mg | 21% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 3.38g | 18% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 43kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.09mg | 15% |
| Folate | 19µg | 61µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.219mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 0.3g | 3% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.88mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.062g | 2% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 389mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.309mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.023g | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 5.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.076mg | 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%
73%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 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.