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Barley vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Barley and Clam

  • Barley has more Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4120% more than Barley.
  • Barley has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Barley, hulled and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist 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
5
:
5
Clam
Clam
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +638.9%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +94.3%
Contains more Calcium +178.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +69.8%
Equal in Zinc - 2.73
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +638.9%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +94.3%
Contains more Calcium +178.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +38.9%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +69.8%
Equal in Zinc - 2.73

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
6
:
6
Clam
Clam
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2490.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.1%
Contains more Folate +52.6%
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%
Clam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2490.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.1%
Contains more Folate +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
2
:
3
Clam
Clam
Contains more Fats +17.9%
Contains more Carbs +1332.4%
Contains more Protein +104.7%
Contains more Water +574.2%
Contains more Other +62.2%
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
Clam
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more Fats +17.9%
Contains more Carbs +1332.4%
Contains more Protein +104.7%
Contains more Water +574.2%
Contains more Other +62.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
2
:
1
Clam
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Clam Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 5.13g Barley
Protein 12.48g 25.55g Clam
Fats 2.3g 1.95g Barley
Carbs 73.48g 5.13g Barley
Calories 354kcal 148kcal Barley
Sugar 0.8g Clam
Fiber 17.3g 0g Barley
Calcium 33mg 92mg Clam
Iron 3.6mg 2.81mg Barley
Magnesium 133mg 18mg Barley
Phosphorus 264mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 452mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 12mg 1202mg Barley
Zinc 2.77mg 2.73mg Barley
Copper 0.498mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 1.943mg 1mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 22IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin E 0.57mg Barley
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.15mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 3.354mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.11mg Barley
Folate 19µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 2.2µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.424mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 0.848mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 0.465mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.24mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.612mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.281mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.482g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.172g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.552g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Clam
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
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 1190mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.