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Barley vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between barley and chives

  • Barley has more manganese, selenium, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, and iron; however, chives are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Chives cover your daily vitamin K needs 175% more than barley.
  • Chives have 42 times less selenium than barley. Barley has 37.7µg of selenium, while chives have 0.9µg.
  • Chives have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chives is 45, while the glycemic index of barley is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Chives, 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.
Barley
8
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%
Chives
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.7%
Contains more IronIron +125%
Contains more CopperCopper +217.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +394.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +355.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +420.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4088.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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
5
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%
Chives
6
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 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +728.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +611.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9568.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +452.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
4
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
Chives
1
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +281.7%
Contains more FatsFats +215.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1589.2%
Contains more OtherOther +130%
Contains more WaterWater +860.3%

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
Chives
1
29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +210.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Chives DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.2µg 212.7µg 175%
Manganese 1.943mg 0.373mg 68%
Selenium 37.7µg 0.9µg 67%
Vitamin C 0mg 58.1mg 65%
Fiber 17.3g 2.5g 59%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.078mg 47%
Copper 0.498mg 0.157mg 38%
Phosphorus 264mg 58mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 0.647mg 25%
Iron 3.6mg 1.6mg 25%
Vitamin A 1µg 218µg 24%
Carbs 73.48g 4.35g 23%
Folate 19µg 105µg 22%
Magnesium 133mg 42mg 22%
Zinc 2.77mg 0.56mg 20%
Protein 12.48g 3.27g 18%
Calories 354kcal 30kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.138mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.115mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.267g 6%
Calcium 33mg 92mg 6%
Potassium 452mg 296mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.21mg 2%
Fats 2.3g 0.73g 2%
Saturated fat 0.482g 0.146g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.324mg 1%
Choline 5.2mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 0.095g 1%
Net carbs 56.18g 1.85g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 1.85g N/A
Sodium 12mg 3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.105mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Chives
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
76%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.336g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
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.

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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.