Barley vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between barley and pot roast?
- Barley is higher in manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, and selenium, yet pot roast is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Pot roast's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 89% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in barley is lower.
- The glycemic index of pot roast is lower.
We used Barley, hulled and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +403% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19330% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +994.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-23100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +733.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +449.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2671.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.13µg | 89% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.01mg | 84% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 0g | 69% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.059mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.099mg | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 116mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 6.66mg | 35% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 28.94g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 7.548g | 32% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 19mg | 27% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 19.17g | 26% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 0g | 24% |
| Choline | 110.2mg | 20% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 8.175g | 20% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 27µg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 2.42mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 174mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.171mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 231mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.571mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.283mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.708g | 3% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 297kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 4.105mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 1.156mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 1.317mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 2.302mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 1.436mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.066g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins