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Barley vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between barley and mozzarella

  • Barley has more fiber, copper, vitamin B1, iron, selenium, and vitamin B3, while mozzarella has more calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for calcium is 70% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in barley is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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
7
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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +411.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +375.8%
Contains more IronIron +1340%
Contains more CopperCopper +1744.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2115.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.5%

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
7
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 0% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3130%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3736.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
1
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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2270.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.4%
Contains more FatsFats +643.5%
Contains more WaterWater +428.6%
~equal in Other ~2.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
2
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1542%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Mozzarella DV% diff.
Manganese 1.943mg 84%
Calcium 33mg 731mg 70%
Fiber 17.3g 0g 69%
Copper 0.498mg 0.027mg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.02mg 52%
Saturated fat 0.482g 10.867g 47%
Iron 3.6mg 0.25mg 42%
Selenium 37.7µg 15.7µg 40%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg 38%
Phosphorus 264mg 524mg 37%
Protein 12.48g 27.5g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 0.12mg 28%
Magnesium 133mg 26mg 25%
Carbs 73.48g 3.1g 23%
Fats 2.3g 17.1g 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.08mg 18%
Vitamin A 1µg 137µg 15%
Potassium 452mg 95mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 4.844g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.509g 4%
Calories 354kcal 280kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.34mg 4%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.15mg 3%
Zinc 2.77mg 3.13mg 3%
Folate 19µg 9µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Net carbs 56.18g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 1.23g N/A
Sodium 12mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.8µg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.385g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.