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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 RAE, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chrysanthemum covers your daily need of 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.

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% 0.42% 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% 139% 0% 0% 33% 33% 10% 13% 41% 0% 875% 133% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +288.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33042.9%
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 Opinion
Calories 123kcal 24kcal Barley
Protein 2.26g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.44g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Chrysanthemum
Net carbs 24.42g 0.02g Barley
Carbs 28.22g 3.02g Barley
Magnesium 22mg 32mg Chrysanthemum
Calcium 11mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 93mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 1.33mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Sugar 0.28g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 3.8g 3g Barley
Copper 0.105mg 0.137mg Chrysanthemum
Zinc 0.82mg 0.71mg Barley
Phosphorus 54mg 54mg
Sodium 3mg 118mg Barley
Vitamin A 7IU 2320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 116µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin E 0.01mg Barley
Manganese 0.259mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 8.6µg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.144mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.531mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 0.8µg 350µg Chrysanthemum
Folate 16µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Choline 13.4mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.093g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g Barley
Tryptophan 0.038mg Barley
Threonine 0.077mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.083mg Barley
Leucine 0.154mg Barley
Lysine 0.084mg Barley
Methionine 0.043mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.127mg Barley
Valine 0.111mg Barley
Histidine 0.051mg Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
99%
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.