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Barley vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are barley and fish sandwiches different?

  • Barley is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for barley is 73% higher.
  • Barley contains 17 times more fiber than fish sandwiches. While barley contains 17.3g of fiber, fish sandwiches contain only 1g.
  • Barley has less sodium.
  • Barley has a lower glycemic index (28) than fish sandwiches (56).

Barley, hulled and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce are the varieties used 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.
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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +432%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.4%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more CopperCopper +564%
Contains more ZincZinc +465.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +636%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.1%

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
4
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +518.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.55mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
3
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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.3%
Contains more FatsFats +441.3%
Contains more WaterWater +413.1%
~equal in Other ~2.13g

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +779.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +464.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Manganese 1.943mg 0.264mg 73%
Fiber 17.3g 1g 65%
Copper 0.498mg 0.075mg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.21mg 36%
Selenium 37.7µg 18µg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 6.257g 34%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 12mg 602mg 26%
Magnesium 133mg 25mg 26%
Iron 3.6mg 1.5mg 26%
Phosphorus 264mg 116mg 21%
Zinc 2.77mg 0.49mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.07mg 19%
Carbs 73.48g 26.69g 16%
Fats 2.3g 12.45g 16%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 2.15mg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.14mg 11%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 13.6µg 10%
Potassium 452mg 206mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.482g 1.949g 7%
Folate 19µg 46µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 2.595g 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Calories 354kcal 257kcal 5%
Protein 12.48g 10.29g 4%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.37mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Net carbs 56.18g 25.69g N/A
Calcium 33mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 0.8g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.55mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
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 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.