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Barley vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Barley and Poppy seed?

  • Barley is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Poppy seed is higher in Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 207% more.
  • Barley has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Poppy seed. While Barley has 4.604mg of Vitamin B3, Poppy seed has only 0.896mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Barley is lower.

We used Barley, hulled and Spices, poppy seed types 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Barley
Barley
2
:
8
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Selenium +179.3%
Contains more Calcium +4257.6%
Contains more Iron +171.1%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.5%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains more Zinc +185.2%
Contains more Copper +226.7%
Contains more Manganese +245.2%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Poppy seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Selenium +179.3%
Contains more Calcium +4257.6%
Contains more Iron +171.1%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.5%
Contains more Potassium +59.1%
Contains more Zinc +185.2%
Contains more Copper +226.7%
Contains more Manganese +245.2%

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.
Barley
Barley
5
:
5
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +331.6%
Barley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
Poppy seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +413.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.9%
Contains more Folate +331.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
2
:
3
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
Contains more Carbs +161.2%
Contains more Water +58.7%
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Fats +1707%
Contains more Other +177%
Barley
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Poppy seed
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more Carbs +161.2%
Contains more Water +58.7%
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Fats +1707%
Contains more Other +177%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
1
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2
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1927.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2478.4%
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Poppy seed
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1927.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2478.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barley Poppy seed
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Poppy seed Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 8.63g Barley
Protein 12.48g 17.99g Poppy seed
Fats 2.3g 41.56g Poppy seed
Carbs 73.48g 28.13g Barley
Calories 354kcal 525kcal Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 0.8g 2.99g Barley
Fiber 17.3g 19.5g Poppy seed
Calcium 33mg 1438mg Poppy seed
Iron 3.6mg 9.76mg Poppy seed
Magnesium 133mg 347mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 264mg 870mg Poppy seed
Potassium 452mg 719mg Poppy seed
Sodium 12mg 26mg Barley
Zinc 2.77mg 7.9mg Poppy seed
Copper 0.498mg 1.627mg Poppy seed
Manganese 1.943mg 6.707mg Poppy seed
Selenium 37.7µg 13.5µg Barley
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Barley
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Barley
Vitamin E 0.57mg 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.854mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.1mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 0.896mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.324mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.247mg Barley
Folate 19µg 82µg Poppy seed
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.184mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg 0.686mg Poppy seed
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.819mg Poppy seed
Leucine 0.848mg 1.321mg Poppy seed
Lysine 0.465mg 0.952mg Poppy seed
Methionine 0.24mg 0.502mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.758mg Poppy seed
Valine 0.612mg 1.095mg Poppy seed
Histidine 0.281mg 0.471mg Poppy seed
Saturated Fat 0.482g 4.517g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 5.982g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 28.569g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Poppy seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Barley
36%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.035g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/nutrients
  2. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.