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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 from 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.
Barley
5
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 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~431mg

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
5
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 13% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
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 +1240.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +307%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1318.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
2
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
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +212.8%
Contains more FatsFats +85.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more OtherOther +56.5%
~equal in Carbs ~80.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
2
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 g
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.
Barley Cinnamon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Cinnamon Opinion
Calories 354kcal 247kcal Barley
Protein 12.48g 3.99g Barley
Fats 2.3g 1.24g Barley
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Cinnamon
Net carbs 56.18g 27.49g Barley
Carbs 73.48g 80.59g Cinnamon
Magnesium 133mg 60mg Barley
Calcium 33mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Potassium 452mg 431mg Barley
Iron 3.6mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Sugar 0.8g 2.17g Barley
Fiber 17.3g 53.1g Cinnamon
Copper 0.498mg 0.339mg Barley
Zinc 2.77mg 1.83mg Barley
Phosphorus 264mg 64mg Barley
Sodium 12mg 10mg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 22IU 295IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 15µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 0.57mg 2.32mg Cinnamon
Manganese 1.943mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 37.7µg 3.1µg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.022mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.041mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 1.332mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.158mg Barley
Vitamin K 2.2µg 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 19µg 6µg Barley
Choline 11mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.482g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.246g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.068g Barley
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.049mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg 0.136mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.146mg Barley
Leucine 0.848mg 0.253mg Barley
Lysine 0.465mg 0.243mg Barley
Methionine 0.24mg 0.078mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.146mg Barley
Valine 0.612mg 0.224mg Barley
Histidine 0.281mg 0.117mg Barley
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Cinnamon
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
20%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
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.

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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.