Barley vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between barley and swordfish
- Barley has more manganese, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, and iron; however, swordfish is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B1,2, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Swordfish covers your daily vitamin D needs 111% more than barley.
- The glycemic index of barley is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Barley, hulled and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +280% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +982.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +255.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14846.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +625.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +352.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +322.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +538.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +244.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +623.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1101.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.013mg | 84% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 666IU | 83% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 16.6µg | 83% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 0g | 69% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.62µg | 68% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 68.5µg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.046mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.089mg | 46% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 0.45mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 9.254mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 0g | 24% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 35mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.615mg | 23% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 23.45g | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 0.78mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.063mg | 17% |
| Choline | 77.5mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 2.41mg | 12% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 172kcal | 9% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 7.93g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 3.544g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 304mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 1.911g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 97mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.417mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 1.368g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 499mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 1.035mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 2.168mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.699mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.922mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.127g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.772g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.168g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | 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
110%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.429g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.