Barley vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between barley and pumpkin seeds?
- Barley is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, yet pumpkin seeds are higher in zinc, magnesium, and copper.
- Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 68% more.
- Barley has 19 times more vitamin B1 than pumpkin seeds. While barley has 0.646mg of vitamin B1, pumpkin seeds have only 0.034mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in barley is lower.
We used Barley, hulled and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +187% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +291.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +97% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +271.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +448.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1509.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +403.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +759.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +109.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +743.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1944.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +698.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 69% | |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 10.3mg | 68% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.496mg | 63% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 8.844g | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.034mg | 51% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 262mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 0.286mg | 27% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 19.4g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 92mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.037mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.69mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.052mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 919mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 3.67g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 6.032g | 14% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 18.55g | 12% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 53.75g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.056mg | 5% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 446kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 18.4g | 4% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 3.31mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 33mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 35.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.683mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 1.491mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.515mg | 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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
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 - 3.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.