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Barley vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between barley and potato pancake?

  • Barley is richer in manganese, fiber, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, iron, and magnesium, yet potato pancake is richer in vitamin C.
  • Barley's daily need coverage for manganese is 73% higher.
  • Barley has 5 times more fiber than potato pancake. Barley has 17.3g of fiber, while potato pancake has 3.3g.
  • Barley contains less sodium.

We used Barley, hulled and Potato pancakes types in this comparison.

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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
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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +269.4%
Contains more IronIron +115.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +295.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +647.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +323.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.6%
~equal in Calcium ~32mg

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
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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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +308.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +115.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +164.2%
Contains more FatsFats +541.7%
Contains more WaterWater +406%
Contains more OtherOther +55.7%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1164.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +578.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Potato pancake DV% diff.
Manganese 1.943mg 0.26mg 73%
Fiber 17.3g 3.3g 56%
Selenium 37.7µg 8.9µg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 7.516g 43%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.158mg 41%
Copper 0.498mg 0.18mg 35%
Sodium 12mg 764mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Iron 3.6mg 1.67mg 24%
Magnesium 133mg 36mg 23%
Zinc 2.77mg 0.7mg 19%
Fats 2.3g 14.76g 19%
Phosphorus 264mg 128mg 19%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 1.672mg 18%
Carbs 73.48g 27.81g 15%
Protein 12.48g 6.08g 13%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.757mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.448mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.482g 2.496g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 3.73g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.173mg 9%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Folate 19µg 41µg 6%
Potassium 452mg 622mg 5%
Calories 354kcal 268kcal 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.23mg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 56.18g 24.51g N/A
Calcium 33mg 32mg 0%
Sugar 0.8g 1.79g N/A
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.7µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barley Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 752mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.014g)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.