Barley vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between barley and cardamom
- Barley has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B3; however, cardamom is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, zinc, calcium, vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium.
- Cardamom covers your daily manganese needs 1133% more than barley.
- Cardamom has 4 times less vitamin B3 than barley. Barley has 4.604mg of vitamin B3, while cardamom has 1.102mg.
- Barley has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of barley is 28, while the glycemic index of cardamom is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Spices, cardamom.
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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 CopperCopper | +30% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1060.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +288.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +169.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1341.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +226.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +317.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +191.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151.7% |
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Carbs
~68.47g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +157.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +194.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 28mg | 1133% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 13.97mg | 130% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 69% | |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 7.47mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 28g | 43% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.198mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 383mg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 229mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 1.102mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 1119mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.383mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 178mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.182mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.23mg | 7% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 6.7g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.43g | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 12.48g | 10.76g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 354kcal | 311kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 68.47g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.68g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.87g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 40.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
496%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.198g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)