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Barley vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Barley and Chinook salmon

  • Barley has more Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, and Zinc, however, Chinook salmon has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chinook salmon is 120% higher.

Food types used in this article are Barley, hulled and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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
7
:
3
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Iron +295.6%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +394.6%
Contains more Copper +839.6%
Contains more Manganese +10126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +24.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 122
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +17.9%
Contains more Iron +295.6%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +394.6%
Contains more Copper +839.6%
Contains more Manganese +10126.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +24.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 122

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
5
:
7
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2154.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.3%
Contains more Folate +84.2%
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%
Chinook salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2154.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.3%
Contains more Folate +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
2
:
3
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +106.1%
Contains more Fats +481.7%
Contains more Water +594.9%
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
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +106.1%
Contains more Fats +481.7%
Contains more Water +594.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
1
:
2
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1846.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.3%
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1846.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barley Chinook salmon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 0g Barley
Protein 12.48g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 2.3g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 73.48g 0g Barley
Calories 354kcal 231kcal Barley
Sugar 0.8g Chinook salmon
Fiber 17.3g 0g Barley
Calcium 33mg 28mg Barley
Iron 3.6mg 0.91mg Barley
Magnesium 133mg 122mg Barley
Phosphorus 264mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 452mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 12mg 60mg Barley
Zinc 2.77mg 0.56mg Barley
Copper 0.498mg 0.053mg Barley
Manganese 1.943mg 0.019mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 22IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.57mg Barley
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.044mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.154mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 19µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 2.2µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.424mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 0.848mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 0.465mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.24mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 0.612mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.281mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.482g 3.214g Barley
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Chinook salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Barley
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.732g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $13.5)
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.