Barley vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between barley and nori
- Barley has more fiber, selenium, vitamin B1, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and copper; however, nori is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
- Nori covers your daily vitamin A needs 104% more than barley.
- Nori has 67 times less magnesium than barley. Barley has 133mg of magnesium, while nori has 2mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Seaweed, laver, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +6550% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +355.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5285.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.1% |
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 | +559.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +213.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +81.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +668.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +721.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1338% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +800.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1080% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +907.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 17.3g | 0.3g | 68% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 0.7µg | 67% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.098mg | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 39mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.988mg | 42% |
| Folate | 19µg | 146µg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 2mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 58mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 260µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.264mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 5.11g | 23% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 1.8mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 1.47mg | 20% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 35kcal | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 1.05mg | 16% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 5.81g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.446mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.159mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.11g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.521mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 0.28g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 356mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.061g | 2% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.025g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 4.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.08g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)