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Barley vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Barley and Jerky?

  • Barley is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Jerky is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Folate.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Sodium is 90% higher.
  • Barley has 18 times more Manganese than Jerky. Barley has 1.943mg of Manganese, while Jerky has 0.111mg.
  • Barley contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Barley, hulled and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types in this comparison.

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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
6
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Magnesium +160.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +119.4%
Contains more Manganese +1650.5%
Contains more Selenium +252.3%
Contains more Iron +50.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.2%
Contains more Potassium +32.1%
Contains more Zinc +192.8%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Magnesium +160.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +119.4%
Contains more Manganese +1650.5%
Contains more Selenium +252.3%
Contains more Iron +50.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.2%
Contains more Potassium +32.1%
Contains more Zinc +192.8%

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
7
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +319.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +605.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
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%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +319.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +605.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
1
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +568%
Contains more Protein +166%
Contains more Fats +1013%
Contains more Water +147.5%
Contains more Other +197.4%
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
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Carbs +568%
Contains more Protein +166%
Contains more Fats +1013%
Contains more Water +147.5%
Contains more Other +197.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
2
:
1
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3732.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.011
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3732.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.011

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barley Jerky
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 9.2g Barley
Protein 12.48g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 2.3g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 73.48g 11g Barley
Calories 354kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 0.8g 9g Barley
Fiber 17.3g 1.8g Barley
Calcium 33mg 20mg Barley
Iron 3.6mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 133mg 51mg Barley
Phosphorus 264mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 452mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 12mg 2081mg Barley
Zinc 2.77mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.498mg 0.227mg Barley
Manganese 1.943mg 0.111mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg 10.7µg Barley
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Barley
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Barley
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.49mg Barley
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.154mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.142mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 1.732mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.163mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.179mg Barley
Folate 19µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.208mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.456mg Barley
Leucine 0.848mg Barley
Lysine 0.465mg Barley
Methionine 0.24mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.7mg Barley
Valine 0.612mg Barley
Histidine 0.281mg Barley
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.482g 10.85g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 1.011g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 2069mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.368g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.