Barley vs Pasta - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Barley and Pasta different?
- Barley is higher than Pasta in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Potassium.
- Barley covers your daily need of Manganese 75% more than Pasta.
- Barley contains 19 times more Potassium than Pasta. Barley contains 452mg of Potassium, while Pasta contains 24mg.
Barley, hulled and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types were used in this article.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+450%
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Iron
+215.8%
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Magnesium
+638.9%
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Phosphorus
+319%
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Potassium
+1783.3%
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Zinc
+394.6%
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Copper
+435.5%
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Sodium
-50%
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Calcium
+450%
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Iron
+215.8%
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Magnesium
+638.9%
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Phosphorus
+319%
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Potassium
+1783.3%
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Zinc
+394.6%
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Copper
+435.5%
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Sodium
-50%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+209.1%
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Vitamin B2
+90%
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Vitamin B3
+364.1%
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Vitamin B5
+54.1%
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Vitamin B6
+835.3%
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Folate
+236.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 20
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Vitamin B1
+209.1%
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Vitamin B2
+90%
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Vitamin B3
+364.1%
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Vitamin B5
+54.1%
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Vitamin B6
+835.3%
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Folate
+236.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 20
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+142.3%
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Fats
+119%
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Carbs
+194.7%
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Other
+641.9%
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Water
+626.3%
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Protein
+142.3%
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Fats
+119%
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Carbs
+194.7%
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+641.9%
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Water
+626.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+137.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+158.3%
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Saturated Fat
-68.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+137.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+158.3%
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Saturated Fat
-68.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 56.18g | 24.93g |
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Protein | 12.48g | 5.15g |
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Fats | 2.3g | 1.05g |
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Carbs | 73.48g | 24.93g |
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Calories | 354kcal | 131kcal |
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Sugar | 0.8g |
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Fiber | 17.3g |
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Calcium | 33mg | 6mg |
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Iron | 3.6mg | 1.14mg |
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Magnesium | 133mg | 18mg |
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Phosphorus | 264mg | 63mg |
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Potassium | 452mg | 24mg |
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Sodium | 12mg | 6mg |
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Zinc | 2.77mg | 0.56mg |
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Copper | 0.498mg | 0.093mg |
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Vitamin A | 22IU | 20IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 6µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.57mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.209mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 0.992mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.183mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.034mg |
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Folate | 19µg | 64µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.2µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.065mg |
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Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.134mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.197mg |
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Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.348mg |
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Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.097mg |
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Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.079mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.247mg |
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Valine | 0.612mg | 0.217mg |
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Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.103mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.482g | 0.15g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295g | 0.124g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.429g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet |
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Low Calories diet |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%

16%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%

17%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.332g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?

Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Barley is relatively richer in vitamins