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Barley vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between barley and gingerbread

  • The amount of manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, and magnesium in barley is higher than in gingerbread.
  • Barley covers your daily manganese needs 55% more than gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread has 7 times less zinc than barley. Barley has 2.77mg of zinc, while gingerbread has 0.39mg.
  • Barley contains less saturated fat.
  • Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gingerbread is 86, while the glycemic index of barley is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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
8
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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +610.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +388.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115.2%
~equal in Potassium ~439mg

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
6
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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
2
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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +220%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.3%
Contains more FatsFats +613%
Contains more WaterWater +196.6%
~equal in Other ~2.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
1
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2314.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +280.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Gingerbread DV% diff.
Fiber 17.3g 69%
Manganese 1.943mg 0.683mg 55%
Selenium 37.7µg 16.3µg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.19mg 38%
Copper 0.498mg 0.195mg 34%
Phosphorus 264mg 54mg 30%
Zinc 2.77mg 0.39mg 22%
Fats 2.3g 16.4g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 4.216g 21%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 1.738mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.482g 4.122g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 7.124g 17%
Protein 12.48g 3.9g 17%
Magnesium 133mg 70mg 15%
Sodium 12mg 327mg 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.19mg 10%
Iron 3.6mg 2.88mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.162mg 9%
Carbs 73.48g 49.2g 8%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Folate 19µg 33µg 4%
Calcium 33mg 71mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.375mg 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 14µg 1%
Calories 354kcal 356kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 56.18g 49.2g N/A
Potassium 452mg 439mg 0%
Sugar 0.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.