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Barley vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between barley and lentil

  • Barley has more selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, fiber, copper, magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, lentil has more folate.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for barley is 63% higher.
  • Lentil has 4 times less vitamin B3 than barley. Barley has 4.604mg of vitamin B3, while lentil has 1.06mg.

Food types used in this article are Barley, hulled and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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
8
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%
Lentil
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +269.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +293.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1246.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
~equal in Iron ~3.33mg

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
7
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%
Lentil
4
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 5% 0% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +334.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +852.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
4
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
Lentil
1
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.4%
Contains more FatsFats +505.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +265%
Contains more OtherOther +177.1%
Contains more WaterWater +637.7%

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
Lentil
1
18% 22% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +360.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +533.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barley Lentil
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Lentil DV% diff.
Manganese 1.943mg 0.494mg 63%
Selenium 37.7µg 2.8µg 63%
Folate 19µg 181µg 41%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.169mg 40%
Fiber 17.3g 7.9g 38%
Copper 0.498mg 0.251mg 27%
Magnesium 133mg 36mg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 1.06mg 22%
Carbs 73.48g 20.13g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.073mg 16%
Zinc 2.77mg 1.27mg 14%
Phosphorus 264mg 180mg 12%
Calories 354kcal 116kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.178mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.638mg 7%
Protein 12.48g 9.02g 7%
Choline 32.7mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.175g 6%
Fats 2.3g 0.38g 3%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.11mg 3%
Iron 3.6mg 3.33mg 3%
Potassium 452mg 369mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.482g 0.053g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 0.064g 1%
Calcium 33mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 56.18g 12.23g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 1.8g N/A
Sodium 12mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 0.323mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 0.654mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 0.63mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.077mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 0.448mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0.254mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Lentil
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
25%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.429g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.