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Barley vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are barley and dulce de Leche different?

  • Barley is higher in manganese, fiber, selenium, copper, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, dulce de Leche is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for barley is 84% higher.
  • Barley has a lower glycemic index (28) than dulce de Leche (42).

Barley, hulled and Dulce de Leche 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
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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +504.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.1%
Contains more IronIron +2017.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +12350%
Contains more ZincZinc +250.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97050%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1296.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +660.6%

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% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +185%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2092.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1887.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69.2%
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 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.1%
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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.8%
Contains more OtherOther +31.4%
Contains more FatsFats +219.6%
Contains more WaterWater +204.1%

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +626.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barley Dulce de Leche
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 Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Manganese 1.943mg 0.002mg 84%
Fiber 17.3g 0g 69%
Selenium 37.7µg 2.7µg 64%
Copper 0.498mg 0.004mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.016mg 53%
Iron 3.6mg 0.17mg 43%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 0.21mg 27%
Magnesium 133mg 22mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.016mg 23%
Calcium 33mg 251mg 22%
Zinc 2.77mg 0.79mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.482g 4.534g 18%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.835mg 11%
Protein 12.48g 6.84g 11%
Phosphorus 264mg 193mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.405mg 9%
Fats 2.3g 7.35g 8%
Vitamin A 1µg 74µg 8%
Carbs 73.48g 55.35g 6%
Sodium 12mg 129mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.375g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 2.143g 5%
Potassium 452mg 350mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Folate 19µg 11µg 2%
Calories 354kcal 315kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Net carbs 56.18g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g 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%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Dulce de Leche
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%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.