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Barley vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between barley and fenugreek

  • Barley has more selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, fenugreek is higher in iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily need for iron, 374% more than barley.
  • Barley has 6 times more selenium than fenugreek. While barley has 37.7µg of selenium, fenugreek has only 6.3µg.
  • The glycemic index of barley is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Barley, hulled and Spices, fenugreek seed.

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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
3
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 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +498.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.4%
Contains more IronIron +831.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.1%
~equal in Zinc ~2.5mg

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
5
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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
2
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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.3%
Contains more FatsFats +178.7%
Contains more OtherOther +47.8%
~equal in Water ~8.84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
3
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barley Fenugreek
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 3.6mg 33.53mg 374%
Copper 0.498mg 1.11mg 68%
Selenium 37.7µg 6.3µg 57%
Manganese 1.943mg 1.228mg 31%
Fiber 17.3g 24.6g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.322mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.6mg 22%
Protein 12.48g 23g 21%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 1.64mg 19%
Calcium 33mg 176mg 14%
Magnesium 133mg 191mg 14%
Folate 19µg 57µg 10%
Potassium 452mg 770mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 7%
Fats 2.3g 6.41g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.366mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 6%
Carbs 73.48g 58.35g 5%
Phosphorus 264mg 296mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.482g 1.46g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Calories 354kcal 323kcal 2%
Sodium 12mg 67mg 2%
Zinc 2.77mg 2.5mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 1%
Net carbs 56.18g 33.75g N/A
Sugar 0.8g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Fenugreek
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
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.978g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.