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Barley vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between barley and sardine

  • Barley has more manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, and copper; however, sardine has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, and selenium.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% more.
  • Barley has a higher glycemic index than sardine.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Barley, hulled and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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
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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +241%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.9%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1699.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1057.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.8%

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
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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 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +707.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
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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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.3%
Contains more FatsFats +397.8%
Contains more WaterWater +531.5%
Contains more OtherOther +87.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
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26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1211.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +364.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Manganese 1.943mg 0.108mg 80%
Fiber 17.3g 0g 69%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.08mg 47%
Copper 0.498mg 0.186mg 35%
Calcium 33mg 382mg 35%
Phosphorus 264mg 490mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 5.148g 27%
Selenium 37.7µg 52.7µg 27%
Carbs 73.48g 0g 24%
Protein 12.48g 24.62g 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Magnesium 133mg 39mg 22%
Choline 75mg 14%
Fats 2.3g 11.45g 14%
Zinc 2.77mg 1.31mg 13%
Sodium 12mg 307mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.167mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 2.04mg 10%
Iron 3.6mg 2.92mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 3.869g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.642mg 7%
Calories 354kcal 208kcal 7%
Saturated fat 0.482g 1.528g 5%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 5.245mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.227mg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 32µg 3%
Folate 19µg 10µg 2%
Potassium 452mg 397mg 2%
Net carbs 56.18g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.046g)
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.

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.