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Barley vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between barley and corned beef

  • Barley has more manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, and iron, while corned beef has more vitamin B12.
  • Barley's daily need coverage for manganese is 84% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in barley is lower.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corned beef is 0, while the glycemic index of barley is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1008.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +312.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.7%
Contains more IronIron +93.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8731.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.3%

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
8
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 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2384.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
1
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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15534%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.6%
Contains more FatsFats +725.2%
Contains more WaterWater +533.4%
Contains more OtherOther +12.6%

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3025.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Corned beef DV% diff.
Manganese 1.943mg 0.022mg 84%
Fiber 17.3g 0g 69%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.026mg 52%
Sodium 12mg 973mg 42%
Copper 0.498mg 0.154mg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 98mg 33%
Magnesium 133mg 12mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.482g 6.34g 27%
Fats 2.3g 18.98g 26%
Carbs 73.48g 0.47g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 9.22g 22%
Iron 3.6mg 1.86mg 22%
Phosphorus 264mg 125mg 20%
Zinc 2.77mg 4.58mg 16%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Protein 12.48g 18.17g 11%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 3.03mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.17mg 9%
Potassium 452mg 145mg 9%
Selenium 37.7µg 32.8µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.23mg 7%
Calories 354kcal 251kcal 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.67g 3%
Folate 19µg 6µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.42mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.16mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.5µg 1%
Net carbs 56.18g 0.47g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 961mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.858g)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.