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Barley vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Barley and Chard

  • Barley is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Chard is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin E, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chard is 272% higher.
  • Barley contains 10 times more Selenium than Chard. Barley contains 8.6µg of Selenium, while Chard contains 0.9µg.
  • Barley contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Barley, pearled, cooked and Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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%
Chard
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 17% 48% 85% 54% 9% 14% 23% 44% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +855.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +427.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +490.3%
Contains more IronIron +69.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29%

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%
Chard
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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% 367% 38% 0% 8.5% 20% 6.8% 9.8% 20% 0% 818% 6.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +473.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +87385.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40812.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +114.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
3
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
Chard
2
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.08 g
Carbs: 4.13 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.2%
Contains more FatsFats +450%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +583.3%
Contains more WaterWater +34.7%
Contains more OtherOther +350%

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
Chard
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21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.028 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +256.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +664.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Chard Opinion
Calories 123kcal 20kcal Barley
Protein 2.26g 1.88g Barley
Fats 0.44g 0.08g Barley
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Chard
Net carbs 24.42g 2.03g Barley
Carbs 28.22g 4.13g Barley
Magnesium 22mg 86mg Chard
Calcium 11mg 58mg Chard
Potassium 93mg 549mg Chard
Iron 1.33mg 2.26mg Chard
Sugar 0.28g 1.1g Barley
Fiber 3.8g 2.1g Barley
Copper 0.105mg 0.163mg Chard
Zinc 0.82mg 0.33mg Barley
Phosphorus 54mg 33mg Barley
Sodium 3mg 179mg Barley
Vitamin A 7IU 6124IU Chard
Vitamin A 0µg 306µg Chard
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.89mg Chard
Manganese 0.259mg 0.334mg Chard
Selenium 8.6µg 0.9µg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.034mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.086mg Chard
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.36mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.163mg Chard
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.085mg Barley
Vitamin K 0.8µg 327.3µg Chard
Folate 16µg 9µg Barley
Choline 13.4mg 28.7mg Chard
Saturated Fat 0.093g 0.012g Chard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g 0.016g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 0.028g Barley
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.018mg Barley
Threonine 0.077mg 0.086mg Chard
Isoleucine 0.083mg 0.154mg Chard
Leucine 0.154mg 0.135mg Barley
Lysine 0.084mg 0.103mg Chard
Methionine 0.043mg 0.02mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.114mg Barley
Valine 0.111mg 0.114mg Chard
Histidine 0.051mg 0.038mg Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Chard
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
105%
Chard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
36%
Chard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard
Chard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard
Chard is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard
Chard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Chard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170401/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.