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Barley vs. Barley, pearled, raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between barley and barley, pearled, raw

  • Barley contains less selenium, fiber, manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6 than barley, pearled, raw.
  • Barley, pearled, raw's daily need coverage for selenium is 53% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Barley, pearled, cooked and Barley, pearled, raw.

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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 16% 3.3% 8.2% 50% 35% 22% 23% 0.39% 34% 47%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 8.7% 25% 94% 140% 58% 95% 1.2% 172% 206%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +259.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.1%
Contains more IronIron +88%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +309.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +410.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +338.4%

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% 0.2% 0% 21% 14% 39% 8.1% 27% 0% 2% 12% 7.3%
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% 0.4% 0% 48% 26% 86% 17% 60% 0% 5.5% 17% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +175%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +182.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
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2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
10% 78% 10%
Protein: 9.91 g
Fats: 1.16 g
Carbs: 77.72 g
Water: 10.09 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more WaterWater +581.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +338.5%
Contains more FatsFats +163.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.4%
Contains more OtherOther +300%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
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26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.093 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.214 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +161.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Barley, pearled, raw DV% diff.
Selenium 8.6µg 37.7µg 53%
Fiber 3.8g 15.6g 47%
Manganese 0.259mg 1.322mg 46%
Copper 0.105mg 0.42mg 35%
Phosphorus 54mg 221mg 24%
Carbs 28.22g 77.72g 17%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 4.604mg 16%
Protein 2.26g 9.91g 15%
Iron 1.33mg 2.5mg 15%
Magnesium 22mg 79mg 14%
Zinc 0.82mg 2.13mg 12%
Calories 123kcal 352kcal 11%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.26mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.191mg 9%
Potassium 93mg 280mg 6%
Choline 13.4mg 37.8mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.114mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.282mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 0.56g 2%
Calcium 11mg 29mg 2%
Folate 16µg 23µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.093g 0.244g 1%
Fats 0.44g 1.16g 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 2.2µg 1%
Net carbs 24.42g 62.12g N/A
Sugar 0.28g 0.8g N/A
Sodium 3mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.02mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.057g 0.149g 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.165mg 0%
Threonine 0.077mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.083mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.154mg 0.673mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0.369mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.111mg 0.486mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.223mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Barley, pearled, raw
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
10%
Barley
22%
Barley, pearled, raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
86%
Barley, pearled, raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley, pearled, raw
Barley, pearled, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley, pearled, raw
Barley, pearled, raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley, pearled, raw
Barley, pearled, raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley, pearled, raw
Barley, pearled, raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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/170285/nutrients
  2. Barley, pearled, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170284/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.