Barley vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between barley and honey
- The amount of manganese, fiber, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, and zinc in barley is higher than in honey.
- Barley covers your daily manganese needs 81% more than honey.
- Honey has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of honey is 61, while the glycemic index of barley is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Honey.
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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 | +6550% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +769.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +757.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1283.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1159.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +6500% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2328.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4612.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3705% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +314.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1225% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +4060% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1050% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +81.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.08mg | 81% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 0.2g | 68% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 0.8µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0mg | 54% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.036mg | 51% |
| Fructose | 40.94g | 51% | |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 0.42mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 4mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 2mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 0.121mg | 28% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 0.3g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.024mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 0.22mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.038mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 52mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0g | 7% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 0g | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.068mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 304kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 82.4g | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 82.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 82.12g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.2mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.001mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.482g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 81.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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)