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Barley vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Barley and Mackerel

  • Barley has more Fiber, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Iron, however, Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 500% higher.
  • Barley is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Barley, hulled and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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
Barley
7
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Magnesium +121.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +151.8%
Contains more Copper +398%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Selenium +94.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Magnesium +121.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +151.8%
Contains more Copper +398%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Selenium +94.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 254

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
Barley
5
:
6
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +613.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +254.5%
Barley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +613.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +254.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
1
:
4
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +48.2%
Contains more Fats +991.3%
Contains more Water +355.5%
Contains more Other +482.6%
Barley
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
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +48.2%
Contains more Fats +991.3%
Contains more Water +355.5%
Contains more Other +482.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2720.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +460.5%
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2720.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +460.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 0g Barley
Protein 12.48g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 2.3g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 73.48g 0g Barley
Calories 354kcal 305kcal Barley
Sugar 0.8g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 17.3g 0g Barley
Calcium 33mg 66mg Mackerel
Iron 3.6mg 1.4mg Barley
Magnesium 133mg 60mg Barley
Phosphorus 264mg 254mg Barley
Potassium 452mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 12mg 4450mg Barley
Zinc 2.77mg 1.1mg Barley
Copper 0.498mg 0.1mg Barley
Manganese 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 22IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.57mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.02mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.19mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 3.3mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 19µg 15µg Barley
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 2.2µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.456mg Barley
Leucine 0.848mg Barley
Lysine 0.465mg Barley
Methionine 0.24mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.7mg Barley
Valine 0.612mg Barley
Histidine 0.281mg Barley
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.482g 7.148g Barley
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Barley
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 4438mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.666g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.