Barley vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between barley and nachos
- Barley has more manganese, fiber, selenium, copper, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, magnesium, and zinc; however, nachos have more vitamin E.
- Barley's daily need coverage for manganese is 76% more.
- Barley has 8 times more copper than nachos. Barley has 0.498mg of copper, while nachos have 0.064mg.
- Nachos have a higher glycemic index than barley.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Barley, hulled and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.
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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 | +216.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +380% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +678.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +222.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +939% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +338.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.9% |
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 | +425.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +630.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +615.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +777.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +188.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +110.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +834.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +296.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4652.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +354.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.187mg | 76% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 3.2g | 56% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 8.6µg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.064mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.123mg | 44% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 0.75mg | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 14.02g | 34% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 21.5g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 5.04g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 0.63mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4.08mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 42mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 0.86mg | 17% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 4.32g | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 19.3µg | 14% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 313mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 34.91g | 13% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.133mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 198mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 2.173g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.215mg | 8% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 452mg | 362mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 63mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 343kcal | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.691g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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.