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Barley vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Barley and Tuna

  • Barley has more Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Magnesium, however, Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tuna covers your daily Selenium needs 128% more than Barley.

Food varieties used in this article are Barley, hulled and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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.
Barley
7
:
3
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +291.3%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +515.6%
Contains more Copper +1058.1%
Contains more Manganese +14846.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains more Selenium +187%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +291.3%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +515.6%
Contains more Copper +1058.1%
Contains more Manganese +14846.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains more Selenium +187%

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
:
6
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin E +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin A +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +379.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin A +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +379.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
3
:
2
Tuna
Contains more Fats +289.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +79.7%
Contains more Protein +133.6%
Contains more Water +630.7%
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
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +289.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +79.7%
Contains more Protein +133.6%
Contains more Water +630.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
2
:
1
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +533.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +533.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 0g Barley
Protein 12.48g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 2.3g 0.59g Barley
Carbs 73.48g 0g Barley
Calories 354kcal 130kcal Barley
Sugar 0.8g 0g Tuna
Fiber 17.3g 0g Barley
Calcium 33mg 4mg Barley
Iron 3.6mg 0.92mg Barley
Magnesium 133mg 42mg Barley
Phosphorus 264mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 452mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 12mg 54mg Barley
Zinc 2.77mg 0.45mg Barley
Copper 0.498mg 0.043mg Barley
Manganese 1.943mg 0.013mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 22IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.29mg Barley
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.134mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.137mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 19µg 2µg Barley
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.1µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.424mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 0.848mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0.465mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.24mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.612mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.281mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Barley
Trans Fat 0.02g Barley
Saturated Fat 0.482g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.138g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.175g Barley
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Tuna
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Barley
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.277g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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.
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.