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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.

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.
Barley
Barley
9
:
1
Honey
Honey
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +6550%
Contains more Phosphorus +6500%
Contains more Potassium +769.2%
Contains more Zinc +1159.1%
Contains more Copper +1283.3%
Contains more Manganese +2328.8%
Contains more Selenium +4612.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +6550%
Contains more Phosphorus +6500%
Contains more Potassium +769.2%
Contains more Zinc +1159.1%
Contains more Copper +1283.3%
Contains more Manganese +2328.8%
Contains more Selenium +4612.5%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Barley
Barley
9
:
1
Honey
Honey
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3705%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1225%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Barley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
Honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3705%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1225%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
3
:
2
Honey
Honey
Contains more Protein +4060%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +1050%
Contains more Carbs +12.1%
Contains more Water +81.1%
Barley
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
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +4060%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +1050%
Contains more Carbs +12.1%
Contains more Water +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.
Barley Honey
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Honey Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 82.2g Honey
Protein 12.48g 0.3g Barley
Fats 2.3g 0g Barley
Carbs 73.48g 82.4g Honey
Calories 354kcal 304kcal Barley
Fructose 40.94g Honey
Sugar 0.8g 82.12g Barley
Fiber 17.3g 0.2g Barley
Calcium 33mg 6mg Barley
Iron 3.6mg 0.42mg Barley
Magnesium 133mg 2mg Barley
Phosphorus 264mg 4mg Barley
Potassium 452mg 52mg Barley
Sodium 12mg 4mg Honey
Zinc 2.77mg 0.22mg Barley
Copper 0.498mg 0.036mg Barley
Manganese 1.943mg 0.08mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg 0.8µg Barley
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Barley
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Barley
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0mg Barley
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Honey
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.038mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 0.121mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.068mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.024mg Barley
Folate 19µg 2µg Barley
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.004mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg 0.004mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.008mg Barley
Leucine 0.848mg 0.01mg Barley
Lysine 0.465mg 0.008mg Barley
Methionine 0.24mg 0.001mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.011mg Barley
Valine 0.612mg 0.009mg Barley
Histidine 0.281mg 0.001mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.482g 0g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Honey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Barley
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.482g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 81.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.