Barley vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Barley and Borage different?
- Barley is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Borage is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Borage is 39% higher.
- Barley contains 10 times more Selenium than Borage. While Barley contains 8.6µg of Selenium, Borage contains only 0.9µg.
Barley, pearled, cooked and Borage, raw 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 ZincZinc | +310% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +855.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +136.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +745.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +405.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +129.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +229.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +59900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141.9% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +822.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +414.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -45.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +270.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 123kcal | 21kcal |
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| Protein | 2.26g | 1.8g |
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| Fats | 0.44g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 35mg |
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| Net carbs | 24.42g | 3.06g |
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| Carbs | 28.22g | 3.06g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 52mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 93mg |
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| Potassium | 93mg | 470mg |
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| Iron | 1.33mg | 3.3mg |
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| Sugar | 0.28g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.13mg |
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| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 53mg |
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| Sodium | 3mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 4200IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 210µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.259mg | 0.349mg |
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| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 13.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.093g | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.057g | 0.211g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.214g | 0.109g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.077mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.083mg |
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| Leucine | 0.154mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.043mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg |
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| Valine | 0.111mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
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36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)