Barley vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between barley and soybean raw
- Barley has more selenium and fiber; however, soybean raw has more iron, copper, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin K, and magnesium.
- Soybean raw's daily need coverage for iron is 151% more.
- Barley has 2 times more selenium than soybean raw. Barley has 37.7µg of selenium, while soybean raw has 17.8µg.
- Barley has a higher glycemic index than soybean raw.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Barley, hulled and Soybeans, mature seeds, raw.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +111.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +739.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +297.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +336.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +232.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.5% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +183.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +49.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +205.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2036.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1873.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
36.49 g
Fats:
19.94 g
Carbs:
30.16 g
Water:
8.54 g
Other:
4.87 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +192.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +767% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.7% |
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Water
~8.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.255 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1392.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +915.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.6mg | 15.7mg | 151% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 1.658mg | 129% |
| Folate | 19µg | 375µg | 89% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 11.255g | 68% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 704mg | 63% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 36.49g | 48% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.87mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 1797mg | 40% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 47µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 17.8µg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 280mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 9.3g | 32% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 19.94g | 27% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 2.517mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 277mg | 24% |
| Choline | 115.9mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 1.623mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.874mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 4.89mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 30.16g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 2.884g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 4.404g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.793mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 446kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.377mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.85mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 20.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 7.33g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 1.766mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 1.971mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 3.309mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 2.706mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 2.122mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 2.029mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 1.097mg | 0% |
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
33%
83%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
244%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.402g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)