Barley vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barley and yolk different?
- Barley is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, and vitamin B1; however, yolk is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin D, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 362% higher.
- Barley has less saturated fat.
- Yolk has a lower glycemic index (0) than barley (28).
Barley, hulled and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2560% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +314.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +546.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3432.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +290.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.5% |
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 | +267% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19083.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +38000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +352.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +960.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +668.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1946.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1053.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +454.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3879% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +279.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1085mg | 362% |
| Choline | 820.2mg | 149% | |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.055mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.95µg | 81% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 0g | 69% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 2.99mg | 54% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.077mg | 47% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 381µg | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 9.551g | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.176mg | 39% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 26.54g | 37% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 56µg | 33% |
| Folate | 19µg | 146µg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 5mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 0.024mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 11.738g | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 218IU | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 5.4µg | 27% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 3.59g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 4.204g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.528mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 390mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 2.58mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 2.73mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 109mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 129mg | 10% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 15.86g | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 2.3mg | 4% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 322kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.114g | 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
33%
114%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.069g)
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.