Barley vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between barley and marinara sauce
- The amount of manganese, selenium, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B2 in barley is higher than in marinara sauce.
- Barley covers your daily manganese needs 79% more than marinara sauce.
- Marinara sauce has 34 times less selenium than barley. Barley has 37.7µg of selenium, while marinara sauce has 1.1µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 | +638.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +361.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +514.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1285% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +676.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1318.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3327.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2591.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +367.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +531.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +785.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +811.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +825.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.137mg | 79% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 1.1µg | 67% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 1.8g | 62% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.024mg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.081mg | 46% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 0.78mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 34mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 18mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 0.2mg | 23% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 1.41g | 22% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 8.06g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.061mg | 17% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 51kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 2.4mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.173mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 13.9µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 3.917mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 319mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.508g | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 1.48g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.377g | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
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.