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Barley vs. Condensed milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are barley and condensed milk different?

  • Barley is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, and magnesium; however, condensed milk is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for barley is 84% higher.
  • Barley has less saturated fat.
  • Barley has a lower glycemic index (28) than condensed milk (61).

Barley, hulled and Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +411.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.8%
Contains more IronIron +1794.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3220%
Contains more ZincZinc +194.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32283.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +760.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~253mg

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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +617.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2092.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +523.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +266.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.1%
Contains more OtherOther +25.7%
Contains more FatsFats +278.3%
Contains more WaterWater +187.7%

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +228.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +722.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Condensed milk DV% diff.
Manganese 1.943mg 0.006mg 84%
Fiber 17.3g 0g 69%
Copper 0.498mg 0.015mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.09mg 46%
Iron 3.6mg 0.19mg 43%
Selenium 37.7µg 14.8µg 42%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 0.21mg 27%
Magnesium 133mg 26mg 25%
Calcium 33mg 284mg 25%
Saturated fat 0.482g 5.486g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.051mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.44µg 18%
Zinc 2.77mg 0.94mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.416mg 10%
Fats 2.3g 8.7g 10%
Protein 12.48g 7.91g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.75mg 9%
Vitamin A 1µg 74µg 8%
Carbs 73.48g 54.4g 6%
Sodium 12mg 127mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 2.427g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.337g 5%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.16mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Folate 19µg 11µg 2%
Calories 354kcal 321kcal 2%
Phosphorus 264mg 253mg 2%
Potassium 452mg 371mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Net carbs 56.18g 54.4g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 54.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0.214mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Condensed milk
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
26%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
38%
Condensed milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.