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Barley vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Barley and Coriander

  • Barley has more Selenium, while Coriander has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Copper, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 258% higher.
  • Coriander contains 10 times less Selenium than Barley. Barley contains 8.6µg of Selenium, while Coriander contains 0.9µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Barley, pearled, cooked and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, 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
Barley
4
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6
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Selenium +855.6%
Contains more Calcium +509.1%
Contains more Iron +33.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +460.2%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +64.5%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Coriander
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Selenium +855.6%
Contains more Calcium +509.1%
Contains more Iron +33.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +460.2%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +64.5%

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
Barley
2
:
8
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +96300%
Contains more Vitamin E +24900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +38650%
Barley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 21% 15% 39% 9% 27% 12% 0% 2%
Coriander
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 405% 50% 0% 90% 17% 38% 21% 35% 35% 47% 0% 776%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +96300%
Contains more Vitamin E +24900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +38650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
2
:
3
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Carbs +668.9%
Contains more Fats +18.2%
Contains more Water +34%
Contains more Other +425%
Equal in Protein - 2.13
Barley
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
Coriander
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Contains more Carbs +668.9%
Contains more Fats +18.2%
Contains more Water +34%
Contains more Other +425%
Equal in Protein - 2.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
1
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2
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.5%
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
Coriander
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Coriander Opinion
Net carbs 24.42g 0.87g Barley
Protein 2.26g 2.13g Barley
Fats 0.44g 0.52g Coriander
Carbs 28.22g 3.67g Barley
Calories 123kcal 23kcal Barley
Sugar 0.28g 0.87g Barley
Fiber 3.8g 2.8g Barley
Calcium 11mg 67mg Coriander
Iron 1.33mg 1.77mg Coriander
Magnesium 22mg 26mg Coriander
Phosphorus 54mg 48mg Barley
Potassium 93mg 521mg Coriander
Sodium 3mg 46mg Barley
Zinc 0.82mg 0.5mg Barley
Copper 0.105mg 0.225mg Coriander
Manganese 0.259mg 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 8.6µg 0.9µg Barley
Vitamin A 7IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.5mg Coriander
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.067mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.162mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 1.114mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.149mg Coriander
Folate 16µg 62µg Coriander
Vitamin K 0.8µg 310µg Coriander
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
Saturated Fat 0.093g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g 0.275g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 0.04g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barley Coriander
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
126%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.