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Barley vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Barley and Vermicelli different?

  • Barley is richer in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, while Vermicelli is higher in Copper.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily need of Copper 158% more than Barley.

Barley, hulled and Vermicelli, made from soy types were used in this article.

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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
Barley
6
:
4
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
Contains more Iron +98.9%
Contains more Magnesium +6550%
Contains more Phosphorus +1220%
Contains more Potassium +14966.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.6%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Copper +284.7%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Vermicelli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Iron +98.9%
Contains more Magnesium +6550%
Contains more Phosphorus +1220%
Contains more Potassium +14966.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.6%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Copper +284.7%

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.
Barley
Barley
7
:
2
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.7%
Barley
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%
Vermicelli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
2
:
3
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
Contains more Protein +12380%
Contains more Fats +2200%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Other +142.6%
Barley
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
Vermicelli
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +12380%
Contains more Fats +2200%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Other +142.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
2
:
1
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2169.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2602.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Vermicelli
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2169.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2602.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 12.48g 0.1g Barley
Fats 2.3g 0.1g Barley
Carbs 73.48g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 354kcal 331kcal Barley
Sugar 0.8g 17.44g Barley
Fiber 17.3g 3.9g Barley
Calcium 33mg 55mg Vermicelli
Iron 3.6mg 1.81mg Barley
Magnesium 133mg 2mg Barley
Phosphorus 264mg 20mg Barley
Potassium 452mg 3mg Barley
Sodium 12mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 2.77mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.498mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Manganese 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg 27µg Barley
Vitamin A 22IU 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.51mg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 0mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0mg Barley
Folate 19µg 0µg Barley
Vitamin K 2.2µg 3.8µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.208mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.456mg Barley
Leucine 0.848mg Barley
Lysine 0.465mg Barley
Methionine 0.24mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.7mg Barley
Valine 0.612mg Barley
Histidine 0.281mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.482g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.013g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.041g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Vermicelli
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
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.468g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)

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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.