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Barley vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between barley and coleslaw

  • Barley has more manganese, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, and zinc, while coleslaw has more vitamin K.
  • Barley's daily need coverage for manganese is 80% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains 33 times less copper than barley. Barley contains 0.498mg of copper, while coleslaw contains 0.015mg.
  • Barley has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barley is 28, while the glycemic index of coleslaw is 39.

The food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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
9
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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1562.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250.4%
Contains more IronIron +1536.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +3220%
Contains more ZincZinc +1878.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1804.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg

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
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 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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2384.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2135%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +183.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3122.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.54mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
3
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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1213.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +393.5%
Contains more OtherOther +177.1%
Contains more FatsFats +330.9%
Contains more WaterWater +677.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
1
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +805.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +382.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Coleslaw DV% diff.
Manganese 1.943mg 0.102mg 80%
Selenium 37.7µg 69%
Fiber 17.3g 1.9g 62%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 70.9µg 57%
Copper 0.498mg 0.015mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.026mg 52%
Iron 3.6mg 0.22mg 42%
Phosphorus 264mg 20mg 35%
Magnesium 133mg 8mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 5.348g 28%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 0.206mg 27%
Zinc 2.77mg 0.14mg 24%
Protein 12.48g 0.95g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.02mg 20%
Carbs 73.48g 14.89g 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.6mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.112mg 16%
Fats 2.3g 9.91g 12%
Calories 354kcal 153kcal 10%
Potassium 452mg 129mg 10%
Sodium 12mg 203mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 2.671g 6%
Saturated fat 0.482g 1.599g 5%
Folate 19µg 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 28µg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.246mg 1%
Net carbs 56.18g 12.99g N/A
Calcium 33mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 0.8g 12.19g N/A
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.54mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barley Coleslaw
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%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.