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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.

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
Barley
7
:
3
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +241%
Contains more Potassium +13.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +111.5%
Contains more Copper +167.7%
Contains more Manganese +1699.1%
Contains more Calcium +1057.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.6%
Contains more Selenium +39.8%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +241%
Contains more Potassium +13.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +111.5%
Contains more Copper +167.7%
Contains more Manganese +1699.1%
Contains more Calcium +1057.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.6%
Contains more Selenium +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
Barley
4
:
7
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Vitamin B1 +707.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.4%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin A +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
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%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +707.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.4%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin A +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
1
:
4
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +97.3%
Contains more Fats +397.8%
Contains more Water +531.5%
Contains more Other +87.8%
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
Sardine
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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +97.3%
Contains more Fats +397.8%
Contains more Water +531.5%
Contains more Other +87.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
1
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2
Sardine
Sardine
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1211.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.6%
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1211.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
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 Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 0g Barley
Protein 12.48g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 2.3g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 73.48g 0g Barley
Calories 354kcal 208kcal Barley
Sugar 0.8g 0g Sardine
Fiber 17.3g 0g Barley
Calcium 33mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 3.6mg 2.92mg Barley
Magnesium 133mg 39mg Barley
Phosphorus 264mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 452mg 397mg Barley
Sodium 12mg 307mg Barley
Zinc 2.77mg 1.31mg Barley
Copper 0.498mg 0.186mg Barley
Manganese 1.943mg 0.108mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 22IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0.57mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.08mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.227mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.167mg Barley
Folate 19µg 10µg Barley
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.424mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0.848mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.465mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.24mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.612mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.281mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.482g 1.528g Barley
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Sardine
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
131%
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 contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
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.
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. 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.