Barley vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between barley and fajita?
- Barley is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, iron, and magnesium, yet fajita is higher in vitamin B12.
- Barley's daily need coverage for manganese is 82% more.
- The amount of sodium in barley is lower.
- The glycemic index of barley is lower.
We used Barley, hulled and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types 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 | +504.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +153.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +263.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1560% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2843.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125.7% |
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 | +159.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +546% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +157.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3195.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +149.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +647.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +690.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.089g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.066mg | 82% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 0g | 69% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.03mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.1mg | 46% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 16.7µg | 38% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 799mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 0.99mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 22mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 2.23g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 1.37mg | 13% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 12.48g | 18.56g | 12% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 135kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.726mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.213mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 2.333g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.387mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 1.596g | 5% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 5.73g | 5% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 284mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 277mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 4.779mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 1.089g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 1.56mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 1.857mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 787mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.