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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.
Barley
9
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%
Nachos
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
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.
Barley
5
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%
Nachos
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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
3
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
Nachos
2
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
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
Barley
1
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
Nachos
2
10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
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.
Barley Nachos
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Nachos DV% diff.
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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Barley Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.691g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
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.

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.