Barley vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barley and dill different?
- Barley is higher in fiber, vitamin B1, copper, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, dill is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for dill is 154% higher.
- Barley contains 11 times more vitamin B1 than dill. While barley contains 0.646mg of vitamin B1, dill contains only 0.058mg.
- Dill has a lower glycemic index (15) than barley (28).
Barley, hulled and Dill weed, fresh 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +141.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +241.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +204.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +530.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +83.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1013.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +193.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +38500% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +689.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +260.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +105.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +946.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +810.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1066.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +171.9% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 85mg | 94% |
Selenium | 37.7µg | 69% | |
Fiber | 17.3g | 2.1g | 61% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.058mg | 49% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 386µg | 43% |
Copper | 0.498mg | 0.146mg | 39% |
Iron | 3.6mg | 6.59mg | 37% |
Folate | 19µg | 150µg | 33% |
Manganese | 1.943mg | 1.264mg | 30% |
Phosphorus | 264mg | 66mg | 28% |
Carbs | 73.48g | 7.02g | 22% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 1.57mg | 19% |
Magnesium | 133mg | 55mg | 19% |
Calcium | 33mg | 208mg | 18% |
Protein | 12.48g | 3.46g | 18% |
Zinc | 2.77mg | 0.91mg | 17% |
Calories | 354kcal | 43kcal | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.185mg | 10% |
Potassium | 452mg | 738mg | 8% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.095g | 7% |
Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
Fats | 2.3g | 1.12g | 2% |
Sodium | 12mg | 61mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.06g | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.397mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.802g | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.296mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 56.18g | 4.92g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.612mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Fats 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%

54%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%

69%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Dill is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.422g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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