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Barley vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Barley and Chia seeds

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc in Chia seeds is higher than in Barley.
  • Chia seeds covers your daily Phosphorus needs 85% more than Barley.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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
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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +151.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1812.1%
Contains more IronIron +114.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.4%
~equal in Potassium ~407mg

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
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% 1.3% 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 5.3% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.62mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.5%
Contains more WaterWater +62.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1236.5%
Contains more OtherOther +108.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +682.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2035.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 354kcal 486kcal Chia seeds
Protein 12.48g 16.54g Chia seeds
Fats 2.3g 30.74g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 56.18g 7.72g Barley
Carbs 73.48g 42.12g Barley
Magnesium 133mg 335mg Chia seeds
Calcium 33mg 631mg Chia seeds
Potassium 452mg 407mg Barley
Iron 3.6mg 7.72mg Chia seeds
Sugar 0.8g Chia seeds
Fiber 17.3g 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 0.498mg 0.924mg Chia seeds
Zinc 2.77mg 4.58mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 264mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 12mg 16mg Barley
Vitamin A 22IU 54IU Chia seeds
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Barley
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.5mg Barley
Manganese 1.943mg 2.723mg Chia seeds
Selenium 37.7µg 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.62mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.17mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 8.83mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 0.282mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.318mg Barley
Vitamin K 2.2µg Barley
Folate 19µg 49µg Chia seeds
Trans Fat 0.14g Barley
Saturated Fat 0.482g 3.33g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 2.309g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.424mg 0.709mg Chia seeds
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.801mg Chia seeds
Leucine 0.848mg 1.371mg Chia seeds
Lysine 0.465mg 0.97mg Chia seeds
Methionine 0.24mg 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 1.016mg Chia seeds
Valine 0.612mg 0.95mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.281mg 0.531mg Chia seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Chia seeds
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
34%
Barley
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.848g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.