Barley vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between barley and ginger
- The amount of manganese, selenium, fiber, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B3, zinc, and magnesium in barley is higher than in ginger.
- Barley covers your daily manganese needs 75% more than ginger.
- Ginger has 54 times less selenium than barley. Barley has 37.7µg of selenium, while ginger has 0.7µg.
- Barley has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of barley is 28, while the glycemic index of ginger is 10.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Ginger root, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +209.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +714.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +676.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +748.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5285.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +119.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2484% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +738.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +513.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +585.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +206.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +313.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +198.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +735.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +91.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +619.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.229mg | 75% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 0.7µg | 67% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 2g | 61% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.025mg | 52% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 0.6mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 34mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.226mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 0.75mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 0.34mg | 22% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 1.82g | 21% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 43mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.034mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 17.77g | 19% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 80kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.16mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.154g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 0.75g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.203mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.203g | 1% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 415mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)