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 B1,2 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.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index than barley.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +160.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1650.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +252.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +192.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.2% |
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 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +319.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +165.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +605.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +568% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +166% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1013% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +147.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +197.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3732.2% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.011g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 12mg | 2081mg | 90% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.111mg | 80% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 1.8g | 62% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 10.7µg | 49% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 8.11mg | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 10.85g | 47% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 33.2g | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.99µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.154mg | 41% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 25.6g | 36% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.227mg | 30% |
| Folate | 19µg | 134µg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 11.305g | 28% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 5.42mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 11g | 21% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 51mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 407mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 1.732mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.142mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.179mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 597mg | 4% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 410kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.163mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 1.011g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 2069mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.368g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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