Barley vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between barley and butterbur
- Barley has more iron, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, butterbur has more vitamin C, potassium, and calcium.
- Butterbur's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 35% more.
- Barley has 13 times more iron than butterbur. Barley has 1.33mg of iron, while butterbur has 0.1mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Barley, pearled, cooked and Butterbur, (fuki), 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1230% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +412.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +855.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +836.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +604.3% |
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 | +315% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +931.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +321.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +479.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1000% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +681.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +421.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.5mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 655mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 0.1mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.9µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 103mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 28.22g | 3.61g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.16mg | 6% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 14kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.26g | 0.39g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.032mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.214g | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.259mg | 0.274mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.096mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.42g | 3.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.28g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.093g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterbur is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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)
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.