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Barley vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between barley and goat cheese

  • Barley has more manganese, fiber, selenium, vitamin B1, and magnesium, while goat cheese has more vitamin B2, vitamin A, and calcium.
  • Goat cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 101% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in barley is lower.
  • Goat cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of goat cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of barley is 28.

The food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Cheese, goat, semisoft type.

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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
7
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 21% 89% 14% 61% 188% 18% 161% 54% 12% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +358.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.1%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +319.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1989.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +892.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +803%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42%

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% 136% 5.2% 7.5% 18% 156% 22% 11% 14% 28% 6.3% 1.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +797.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
1
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
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61133.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1197.4%
Contains more WaterWater +382.2%
Contains more OtherOther +27.8%

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
73% 24% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.709 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2207.8%

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 cheese
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Goat cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.482g 20.639g 92%
Manganese 1.943mg 0.093mg 80%
Fiber 17.3g 0g 69%
Selenium 37.7µg 3.8µg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.072mg 48%
Vitamin A 1µg 407µg 45%
Fats 2.3g 29.84g 42%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.676mg 30%
Calcium 33mg 298mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Magnesium 133mg 29mg 25%
Iron 3.6mg 1.62mg 25%
Carbs 73.48g 0.12g 24%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 1.148mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.06mg 20%
Zinc 2.77mg 0.66mg 19%
Protein 12.48g 21.58g 18%
Sodium 12mg 415mg 18%
Phosphorus 264mg 375mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 6.808g 16%
Potassium 452mg 158mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Copper 0.498mg 0.564mg 7%
Folate 19µg 2µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.709g 3%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.19mg 2%
Calories 354kcal 364kcal 1%
Net carbs 56.18g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 0.12g N/A
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.227mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 0.805mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.893mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 1.549mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.575mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.859mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 1.485mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0.589mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Goat cheese
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
32%
Goat cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
64%
Goat cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 403mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.157g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/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.