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Barley vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Barley and Basil

  • Barley has more Selenium, however, Basil is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 345% more than Barley.
  • Basil has 29 times less Selenium than Barley. Barley has 8.6µg of Selenium, while Basil has 0.3µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Barley, pearled, cooked and Basil, fresh.

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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%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2766.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1509.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.2%
Contains more IronIron +138.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +343.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.81mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~56mg

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% 0.42% 0.2% 0% 21% 14% 39% 8.1% 27% 0% 2% 12% 7.3%
Basil
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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 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75257.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +51750%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
~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
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +964.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.4%
Contains more FatsFats +45.5%
Contains more WaterWater +33.8%
Contains more OtherOther +435.7%

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
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Basil Opinion
Calories 123kcal 23kcal Barley
Protein 2.26g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.44g 0.64g Basil
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Net carbs 24.42g 1.05g Barley
Carbs 28.22g 2.65g Barley
Magnesium 22mg 64mg Basil
Calcium 11mg 177mg Basil
Potassium 93mg 295mg Basil
Iron 1.33mg 3.17mg Basil
Sugar 0.28g 0.3g Barley
Fiber 3.8g 1.6g Barley
Copper 0.105mg 0.385mg Basil
Zinc 0.82mg 0.81mg Barley
Phosphorus 54mg 56mg Basil
Sodium 3mg 4mg Barley
Vitamin A 7IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.8mg Basil
Manganese 0.259mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 8.6µg 0.3µg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.034mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.902mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.155mg Basil
Vitamin K 0.8µg 414.8µg Basil
Folate 16µg 68µg Basil
Choline 13.4mg 11.4mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.093g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 0.389g Basil
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.077mg 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.083mg 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.154mg 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.084mg 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.043mg 0.036mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.111mg 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg 0.051mg
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
10%
Barley
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.