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Barley vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Barley and Salmon raw

  • Barley has more Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Salmon raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 133% more than Barley.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw.

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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
9
:
1
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +358.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +332.8%
Contains more Copper +99.2%
Contains more Manganese +12043.8%
Equal in Potassium - 490
Equal in Selenium - 36.5
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Salmon raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +358.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +332.8%
Contains more Copper +99.2%
Contains more Manganese +12043.8%
Equal in Potassium - 490
Equal in Selenium - 36.5

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
4
:
7
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +490.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.2%
Contains more Folate +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Salmon raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +490.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.2%
Contains more Folate +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
1
:
4
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +59%
Contains more Fats +175.7%
Contains more Water +625.6%
Contains more Other +131.3%
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
Salmon raw
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +59%
Contains more Fats +175.7%
Contains more Water +625.6%
Contains more Other +131.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
1
:
2
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +612.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.2%
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Salmon raw
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +612.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barley Salmon raw
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Salmon raw Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 0g Barley
Protein 12.48g 19.84g Salmon raw
Fats 2.3g 6.34g Salmon raw
Carbs 73.48g 0g Barley
Calories 354kcal 142kcal Barley
Sugar 0.8g Salmon raw
Fiber 17.3g 0g Barley
Calcium 33mg 12mg Barley
Iron 3.6mg 0.8mg Barley
Magnesium 133mg 29mg Barley
Phosphorus 264mg 200mg Barley
Potassium 452mg 490mg Salmon raw
Sodium 12mg 44mg Barley
Zinc 2.77mg 0.64mg Barley
Copper 0.498mg 0.25mg Barley
Manganese 1.943mg 0.016mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg 36.5µg Barley
Vitamin A 22IU 40IU Salmon raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 12µg Salmon raw
Vitamin E 0.57mg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.226mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.818mg Salmon raw
Folate 19µg 25µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg Salmon raw
Vitamin K 2.2µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.222mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.424mg 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.914mg Salmon raw
Leucine 0.848mg 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 0.465mg 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.24mg 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.775mg Salmon raw
Valine 0.612mg 1.022mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.281mg 0.584mg Salmon raw
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.482g 0.981g Barley
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 2.103g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 2.539g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Salmon raw
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
83%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.499g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $11.5)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.