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Barley vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between barley and goat

  • Barley has more manganese, fiber, selenium, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, goat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Barley covers your daily need for manganese, 83% more than goat.
  • The glycemic index of barley is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Barley, hulled and Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted.

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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%
Goat
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 5.1% 36% 140% 101% 144% 86% 11% 5.5% 64%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4526.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +219.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.3%
~equal in Iron ~3.73mg

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
8
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%
Goat
3
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% 6.8% 0% 23% 141% 74% 0% 0% 149% 3% 3.8% 58%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +617.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +83.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Goat
3
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +38.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.1%
Contains more FatsFats +31.7%
Contains more WaterWater +622.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
2
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
Goat
1
37% 54% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +381.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +361%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Goat DV% diff.
Manganese 1.943mg 0.042mg 83%
Fiber 17.3g 0g 69%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.19µg 50%
Selenium 37.7µg 11.8µg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.09mg 46%
Magnesium 133mg 0mg 32%
Protein 12.48g 27.1g 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.61mg 25%
Carbs 73.48g 0g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0mg 24%
Zinc 2.77mg 5.27mg 23%
Copper 0.498mg 0.303mg 22%
Choline 106.4mg 19%
Calories 354kcal 143kcal 11%
Phosphorus 264mg 201mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.23g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 6%
Folate 19µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 3.95mg 4%
Sodium 12mg 86mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 1.36g 3%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.34mg 2%
Iron 3.6mg 3.73mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 17mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.482g 0.93g 2%
Fats 2.3g 3.03g 1%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.2µg 1%
Potassium 452mg 405mg 1%
Net carbs 56.18g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.403mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 1.29mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 2.258mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 2.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 1.452mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0.565mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Goat
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
35%
Goat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
59%
Goat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat
Goat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.