Barley vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between barley and crouton?
- Barley is richer in manganese, fiber, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium, yet crouton is richer in folate.
- Barley's daily need coverage for manganese is 63% higher.
- Barley has 12 times more vitamin B6 than crouton. Barley has 0.318mg of vitamin B6, while crouton has 0.026mg.
- Barley contains less sodium.
- Barley has a lower glycemic index than crouton.
We used Barley, hulled and Croutons, plain types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +329% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +264.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +205.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +211.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +129.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +288.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +130.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +594.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +187% |
~equal in
Protein
~11.9g
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Carbs
~73.5g
~equal in
Other
~2.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +936.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.5mg | 63% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 5.1g | 49% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.163mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 698mg | 30% |
| Folate | 19µg | 132µg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 31mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.026mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 115mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 0.89mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 124mg | 10% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 6.6g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 3.059g | 7% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 4.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 5.439mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 1.51g | 5% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 76mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 354kcal | 407kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.429mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.623mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.272mg | 1% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 11.9g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 1.273g | 1% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 73.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 37.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)