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Barley vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Barley and Corn raw

  • Corn raw contains less Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 than Barley.
  • Barley's daily need coverage for Manganese is 77% higher.
  • Corn raw contains 63 times less Selenium than Barley. Barley contains 37.7µg of Selenium, while Corn raw contains 0.6µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw.

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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
10
:
0
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Iron +592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +259.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.6%
Contains more Potassium +67.4%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +502.2%
Contains more Copper +822.2%
Contains more Manganese +1092%
Contains more Selenium +6183.3%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Corn raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Iron +592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +259.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.6%
Contains more Potassium +67.4%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +502.2%
Contains more Copper +822.2%
Contains more Manganese +1092%
Contains more Selenium +6183.3%

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
6
:
4
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Vitamin E +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.3%
Contains more Folate +121.1%
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%
Corn raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.3%
Contains more Folate +121.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
4
:
1
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Protein +281.7%
Contains more Fats +70.4%
Contains more Carbs +292.9%
Contains more Other +265.1%
Contains more Water +705.6%
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
Corn raw
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +281.7%
Contains more Fats +70.4%
Contains more Carbs +292.9%
Contains more Other +265.1%
Contains more Water +705.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
1
:
2
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.4%
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Corn raw
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barley Corn raw
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Corn raw Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 16.7g Barley
Protein 12.48g 3.27g Barley
Fats 2.3g 1.35g Barley
Carbs 73.48g 18.7g Barley
Calories 354kcal 86kcal Barley
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 0.8g 6.26g Barley
Fiber 17.3g 2g Barley
Calcium 33mg 2mg Barley
Iron 3.6mg 0.52mg Barley
Magnesium 133mg 37mg Barley
Phosphorus 264mg 89mg Barley
Potassium 452mg 270mg Barley
Sodium 12mg 15mg Barley
Zinc 2.77mg 0.46mg Barley
Copper 0.498mg 0.054mg Barley
Manganese 1.943mg 0.163mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg 0.6µg Barley
Vitamin A 22IU 187IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 9µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.07mg Barley
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.155mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.055mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 1.77mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.717mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.093mg Barley
Folate 19µg 42µg Corn raw
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.023mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg 0.129mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.129mg Barley
Leucine 0.848mg 0.348mg Barley
Lysine 0.465mg 0.137mg Barley
Methionine 0.24mg 0.067mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.15mg Barley
Valine 0.612mg 0.185mg Barley
Histidine 0.281mg 0.089mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.482g 0.325g Corn raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.432g Corn raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.487g Barley
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Corn raw
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
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.