Barley vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barley and Mexican tea different?
- Barley is richer in selenium, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and iron, while Mexican tea is higher in manganese, folate, and calcium.
- Barley covers your daily need for selenium, 67% more than Mexican tea.
- Barley contains 23 times more vitamin B1 than Mexican tea. Barley contains 0.646mg of vitamin B1, while Mexican tea contains 0.028mg.
Barley, hulled and Epazote, raw types were used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +91.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +162.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +207% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4088.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +620.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1031.6% |
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:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3681.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +342.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +887.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +845% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 0.9µg | 67% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 3.8g | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.028mg | 52% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 3.098mg | 50% |
| Folate | 19µg | 215µg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.19mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 0.639mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 86mg | 25% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 0.33g | 24% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 275mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 7.44g | 22% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 1.88mg | 22% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 32kcal | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 1.1mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.152mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.348mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 633mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 0.52g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 121mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.179mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.482g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.