Barley vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between barley and oregano
- Barley has more selenium and vitamin B1, while oregano has more vitamin K, iron, calcium, manganese, vitamin E, fiber, vitamin B6, and folate.
- Oregano's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 516% higher.
- Oregano contains 8 times less selenium than barley. Barley contains 37.7µg of selenium, while oregano contains 4.5µg.
- Oregano has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of oregano is 5, while the glycemic index of barley is 28.
The food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Spices, oregano, dried.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +737.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +103% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4739.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +178.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +922.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +156.8% |
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 | +265% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3103.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +226.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +228.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +28159.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1147.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +242.2% |
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Carbs
~68.92g
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Water
~9.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +142.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 621.7µg | 516% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 36.8mg | 415% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 1597mg | 156% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 4.99mg | 132% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 18.26mg | 118% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 42.5g | 101% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 4.5µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 1.044mg | 56% |
| Folate | 19µg | 237µg | 55% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.177mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 270mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 1260mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.528mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 148mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.633mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.921mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 85µg | 9% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 9g | 7% |
| Choline | 32.3mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 1.551g | 5% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 265kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 4.28g | 3% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 68.92g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 1.369g | 2% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.13g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 2.69mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.716g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 26.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 4.09g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 4.64mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.585mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g | N/A |
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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%
208%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
319%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.069g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)