Barley vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between barley and saffron
- Barley has more selenium, fiber, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1151% higher.
- Saffron contains 7 times less selenium than barley. Barley contains 37.7µg of selenium, while saffron contains 5.6µg.
- Barley has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barley is 28, while the glycemic index of saffron is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Spices, saffron.
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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 CopperCopper | +51.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +573.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +98.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +281.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1362.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +461.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +215.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +217.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +389.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137% |
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Protein
~11.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 28.408mg | 1151% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 11.1mg | 94% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.8mg | 90% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 5.6µg | 58% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 3.9g | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 1.01mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.115mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 1724mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 264mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 1.46mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.328mg | 19% |
| Folate | 19µg | 93µg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 1.09mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 111mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 148mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 2.067g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 1.586g | 5% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 5.85g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 65.37g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 354kcal | 310kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 11.43g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 252mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.267mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.429g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
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
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54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
479%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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