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Barley vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between barley and tarragon

  • Barley has more selenium; however, tarragon is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, potassium, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Tarragon covers your daily iron needs 359% more than barley.
  • Tarragon contains 9 times less selenium than barley. Barley contains 37.7µg of selenium, while tarragon contains 4.4µg.
  • The glycemic index of barley is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Barley, hulled and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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
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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 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +756.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3351.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +568.1%
Contains more IronIron +797.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +310%

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
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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% 0.33% 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 167% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +369.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +657.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1342.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
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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
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.5%
Contains more FatsFats +214.8%
Contains more OtherOther +423%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
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26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +233.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barley Tarragon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 3.6mg 32.3mg 359%
Manganese 1.943mg 7.967mg 262%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 2.41mg 161%
Calcium 33mg 1139mg 111%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 1.339mg 81%
Potassium 452mg 3020mg 76%
Folate 19µg 274µg 64%
Selenium 37.7µg 4.4µg 61%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Magnesium 133mg 347mg 51%
Fiber 17.3g 7.4g 40%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.251mg 33%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 8.95mg 27%
Vitamin A 1µg 210µg 23%
Protein 12.48g 22.77g 21%
Copper 0.498mg 0.677mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 3.698g 17%
Zinc 2.77mg 3.9mg 10%
Carbs 73.48g 50.22g 8%
Fats 2.3g 7.24g 8%
Phosphorus 264mg 313mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.482g 1.881g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Calories 354kcal 295kcal 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Sodium 12mg 62mg 2%
Net carbs 56.18g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 0.8g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 0.474g 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Tarragon
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
33%
Barley
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.399g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.