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Barley vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between barley and roe

  • Barley has more manganese, fiber, copper, iron, vitamin B1, and magnesium, while roe has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 481% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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
8
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%
Roe
Roe
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +411.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.7%
Contains more IronIron +367.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +289.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14846.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.1%

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
5
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%
Roe
Roe
6
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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +384.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
1
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
Roe
Roe
4
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3727.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.3%
Contains more FatsFats +257.8%
Contains more WaterWater +521.1%
Contains more OtherOther +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
1
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
Roe
Roe
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +621.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +207.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg 481%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Manganese 1.943mg 0.013mg 84%
Fiber 17.3g 0g 69%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.949mg 51%
Copper 0.498mg 0.128mg 41%
Phosphorus 264mg 515mg 36%
Iron 3.6mg 0.77mg 35%
Protein 12.48g 28.62g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.277mg 31%
Selenium 37.7µg 51.7µg 25%
Magnesium 133mg 26mg 25%
Carbs 73.48g 1.92g 24%
Folate 19µg 92µg 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 1.154mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 3.404g 15%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 2.192mg 15%
Zinc 2.77mg 1.28mg 14%
Vitamin A 1µg 91µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.185mg 10%
Fats 2.3g 8.23g 9%
Calories 354kcal 204kcal 8%
Saturated fat 0.482g 1.866g 6%
Sodium 12mg 117mg 5%
Potassium 452mg 283mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 2.129g 5%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Calcium 33mg 28mg 1%
Net carbs 56.18g 1.92g N/A
Sugar 0.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barley Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.384g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $98.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.