Barley vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Barley and Macadamia
- Barley has more Selenium, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
- Macadamia covers your daily Manganese needs 95% more than Barley.
- Macadamia contains 10 times less Selenium than Barley. Barley contains 37.7µg of Selenium, while Macadamia contains 3.6µg.
- Barley has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Barley, hulled and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +22.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +113.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +947.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +157.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +51.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.8% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +431.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +594.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +101.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +3194.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +19858.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 354kcal | 718kcal | |
Protein | 12.48g | 7.91g | |
Fats | 2.3g | 75.77g | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | |
Net carbs | 56.18g | 5.22g | |
Carbs | 73.48g | 13.82g | |
Magnesium | 133mg | 130mg | |
Calcium | 33mg | 85mg | |
Potassium | 452mg | 368mg | |
Iron | 3.6mg | 3.69mg | |
Sugar | 0.8g | 4.57g | |
Fiber | 17.3g | 8.6g | |
Copper | 0.498mg | 0.756mg | |
Zinc | 2.77mg | 1.3mg | |
Starch | 1.05g | ||
Phosphorus | 264mg | 188mg | |
Sodium | 12mg | 5mg | |
Vitamin A | 22IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.54mg | |
Manganese | 1.943mg | 4.131mg | |
Selenium | 37.7µg | 3.6µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 1.195mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.162mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 2.473mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.758mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.275mg | |
Vitamin K | 2.2µg | ||
Folate | 19µg | 11µg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.482g | 12.061g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295g | 58.877g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 1.502g | |
Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.067mg | |
Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.37mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.314mg | |
Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.602mg | |
Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.018mg | |
Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.023mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.665mg | |
Valine | 0.612mg | 0.363mg | |
Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.195mg | |
Fructose | 0.07g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
Low Glycemic Index diet |
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
34%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
122%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.579g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
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.