Barley vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between barley and spaghetti
- Spaghetti has less manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Barley covers your daily manganese needs 70% more than spaghetti.
- Spaghetti contains 32 times less vitamin B1 than barley. Barley contains 0.646mg of vitamin B1, while spaghetti contains 0.02mg.
- The glycemic index of spaghetti is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Barley, hulled and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +638.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +371.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +927.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +620% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +398% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +443.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +355.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +503.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1051% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +151.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +549% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +147.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +721.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +558.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +239.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.322mg | 70% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 1.8g | 62% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.02mg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.1mg | 44% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 0.5mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 58mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 18mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 0.4mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.049mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 0.51mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 26.4µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.02mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 30.86g | 14% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 5.8g | 13% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 44mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Calories | 354kcal | 158kcal | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.326g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.112mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 0.93g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.176g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.306g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)