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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.
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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~252mg

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
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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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.267mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.4%
Contains more FatsFats +154.3%
Contains more WaterWater +26.1%
Contains more OtherOther +137%
~equal in Protein ~11.43g

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
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.
Barley Saffron
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Saffron DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Barley Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
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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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.
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.