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Barley vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between barley and pork chop

  • Barley has more manganese, fiber, copper, iron, and magnesium; however, pork chop has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for barley is 84% higher.
  • Barley is lower in saturated fat.
  • Barley has a higher glycemic index than pork chop.

Food types used in this article are Barley, hulled and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 95% 9.9% 40% 135% 166% 76% 113% 1.6% 253% 206%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +565%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.5%
Contains more IronIron +313.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +374.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19330%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~241mg
~equal in Selenium ~36.4µg

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 11% 0% 162% 66% 86% 17% 73% 0% 5.5% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +291.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.313mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
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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
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +379.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.1%
Contains more FatsFats +523.9%
Contains more WaterWater +551%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
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26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1556.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Pork chop DV% diff.
Manganese 1.943mg 0.01mg 84%
Fiber 17.3g 0g 69%
Copper 0.498mg 0.105mg 44%
Iron 3.6mg 0.87mg 34%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.66µg 28%
Magnesium 133mg 20mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Carbs 73.48g 0g 24%
Protein 12.48g 23.72g 22%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 7.927mg 21%
Fats 2.3g 14.35g 19%
Saturated fat 0.482g 4.339g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 1.104mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.49mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.489mg 13%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 4.887g 11%
Calories 354kcal 231kcal 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 1.894g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 40IU 5%
Folate 19µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 452mg 315mg 4%
Sodium 12mg 74mg 3%
Phosphorus 264mg 241mg 3%
Zinc 2.77mg 3.15mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 56mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.313mg 2%
Selenium 37.7µg 36.4µg 2%
Net carbs 56.18g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.985mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barley Pork chop
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Barley
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.857g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.