Barley vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between barley and eggs
- Barley has more manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B3; however, eggs are higher in copper, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
- Eggs cover your daily need for copper, 167% more than barley.
- The glycemic index of barley is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Barley, hulled and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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 | +1230% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +258.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +202.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7373.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +301.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +878.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7093.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +162.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +395.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6460.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +361.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +690.5% |
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Protein
~12.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1282% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.498mg | 2mg | 167% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 373mg | 124% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.026mg | 83% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 0g | 69% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.066mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.11µg | 46% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 1.19mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 10mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 0.064mg | 28% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 1.12g | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 1.398mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.513mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 149µg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 1.05mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.121mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 172mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 3.267g | 13% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 10.61g | 13% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 30.8µg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 87IU | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 2.2µg | 11% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 155kcal | 10% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 126mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 4.077g | 9% |
| Folate | 19µg | 44µg | 6% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 124mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 1.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 1.414g | 2% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 12.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | N/A |
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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.785g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals