Barley vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Barley and Peanut
- Barley has more Selenium, and Fiber, while Peanut has more Copper, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Iron.
- Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 72% higher.
- Peanut contains 5 times less Selenium than Barley. Barley contains 37.7µg of Selenium, while Peanut contains 7.2µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Barley is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Peanuts, all types, 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 less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +423.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +178.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +129.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.4% |
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 | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +1361.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +526.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1163.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +355.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2040.9% |
~equal in
Other
~2.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +8180% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1304.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 354kcal | 567kcal |
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| Protein | 12.48g | 25.8g |
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| Fats | 2.3g | 49.24g |
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| Net carbs | 56.18g | 7.63g |
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| Carbs | 73.48g | 16.13g |
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| Magnesium | 133mg | 168mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 92mg |
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| Potassium | 452mg | 705mg |
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| Iron | 3.6mg | 4.58mg |
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| Sugar | 0.8g | 4.72g |
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| Fiber | 17.3g | 8.5g |
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| Copper | 0.498mg | 1.144mg |
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| Zinc | 2.77mg | 3.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 264mg | 376mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 18mg |
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| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 8.33mg |
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 1.934mg |
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 7.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 12.066mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 1.767mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 240µg |
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| Choline | 52.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.482g | 6.279g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295g | 24.426g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 15.558g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.25mg |
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| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.883mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.907mg |
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| Leucine | 0.848mg | 1.672mg |
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| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.926mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.317mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 1.377mg |
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| Valine | 0.612mg | 1.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.652mg |
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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
34%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.797g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.