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Barley vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between barley and chrysanthemum

  • Barley has more vitamin B3; however, chrysanthemum is higher in vitamin K, folate, manganese, potassium, vitamin A, iron, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Chrysanthemum covers your daily need for vitamin K, 291% more than barley.
  • Barley has 4 times more vitamin B3 than chrysanthemum. While barley has 2.063mg of vitamin B3, chrysanthemum has only 0.531mg.
  • Barley has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of barley is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Barley, pearled, cooked and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 23% 35% 50% 86% 46% 19% 23% 15% 123% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +963.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +509.7%
Contains more IronIron +72.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +264.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~54mg

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 4.7% 39% 0% 0% 33% 33% 10% 13% 41% 0% 875% 133% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +288.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +43650%
Contains more FolateFolate +1006.3%
~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
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +834.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.7%
Contains more FatsFats +27.3%
Contains more WaterWater +32.8%
Contains more OtherOther +492.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Chrysanthemum DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.8µg 350µg 291%
Folate 16µg 177µg 40%
Manganese 0.259mg 0.943mg 30%
Selenium 8.6µg 16%
Potassium 93mg 567mg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 116µg 13%
Iron 1.33mg 2.29mg 12%
Calcium 11mg 117mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.531mg 10%
Carbs 28.22g 3.02g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.144mg 6%
Calories 123kcal 24kcal 5%
Sodium 3mg 118mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.176mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.13mg 4%
Copper 0.105mg 0.137mg 4%
Fiber 3.8g 3g 3%
Choline 13.4mg 2%
Protein 2.26g 3.36g 2%
Magnesium 22mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.221mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.71mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 1%
Fats 0.44g 0.56g 0%
Net carbs 24.42g 0.02g N/A
Sugar 0.28g N/A
Phosphorus 54mg 54mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Barley Chrysanthemum
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
91%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.