Barley vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between barley and cinnamon
- Barley has more selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, cinnamon has more manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for cinnamon is 675% higher.
- Cinnamon has 29 times less vitamin B1 than barley. Barley has 0.646mg of vitamin B1, while cinnamon has 0.022mg.
Food types used in this article are Barley, hulled and Spices, cinnamon, ground.
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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 | +121.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +312.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1116.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2936.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +131.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +798.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +2836.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +595.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +245.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +307% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1318.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +212.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.5% |
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Carbs
~80.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1529.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.4% |
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 Sugar |
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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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 17.466mg | 675% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 53.1g | 143% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 1002mg | 97% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 3.1µg | 63% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 8.32mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.022mg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 64mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 31.2µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 1.332mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.041mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.339mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 60mg | 17% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 3.99g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 2.32mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.158mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 1.83mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.068g | 7% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 247kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Choline | 11mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 2.3g | 1.24g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.358mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 80.59g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 452mg | 431mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.345g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 27.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 2.17g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.246g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | 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
33%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
318%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
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.