Barley vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between barley and cayenne pepper
- Barley has more selenium; however, cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, vitamin B2, potassium, and fiber.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 832% more than barley.
- Cayenne pepper contains 4 times less selenium than barley. Barley contains 37.7µg of selenium, while cayenne pepper contains 8.8µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Barley, hulled and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.
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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 CopperCopper | +33.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +328.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +348.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +345.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11% |
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 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +208000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +222.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +670.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3550% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +457.9% |
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:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +650.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.6% |
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Protein
~12.01g
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
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +832.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +655.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2081µg | 231% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 29.83mg | 195% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 2.45mg | 164% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 76.4mg | 85% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 80.3µg | 65% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 8.8µg | 53% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 7.8mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.919mg | 49% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 8.37g | 48% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 2014mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 27.2g | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.328mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 8.701mg | 26% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 17.27g | 23% |
| Folate | 19µg | 106µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.373mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 3.26g | 13% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 148mg | 12% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 2.75g | 6% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 56.63g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 152mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 293mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 2.48mg | 3% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 318kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 12.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 10.34g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 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%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.778g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)