Barley vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between barley and chicken soup?
- Chicken soup has less fiber, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3 than barley.
- Barley's daily need coverage for fiber is 69% higher.
- Barley has 33 times more magnesium than chicken soup. Barley has 133mg of magnesium, while chicken soup has 4mg.
- Barley has a lower glycemic index than chicken soup.
We used Barley, hulled and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3225% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +330.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1614.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +822.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1878.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +877.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1613.6% |
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 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1745.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +235.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +190.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +421.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
2.52 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
3.53 g
Water:
92.15 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +395.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1981.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +283.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +876.2% |
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
0.321 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.213 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +420.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +97.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 84% | |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 0g | 69% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 2.2µg | 65% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.035mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.054mg | 49% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 0.21mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 27mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 4mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 0.14mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 3.53g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.061mg | 20% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 2.52g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 1.584mg | 19% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 36kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.085mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 105mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 143mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.213g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.582g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.321g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 3.53g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 1.58g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins