Barley vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barley and drumstick leaves different?
- Barley is richer in selenium, while drumstick leaves are higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, manganese, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Drumstick leaves cover your daily need for vitamin A, 151% more than barley.
- Barley contains 10 times more selenium than drumstick leaves. Barley contains 8.6µg of selenium, while drumstick leaves contain 0.9µg.
Barley, pearled, cooked and Drumstick leaves, raw types were used in this article.
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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 ZincZinc | +36.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +855.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1581.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +262.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +200.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +310.4% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +209.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +964.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +943.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 1.2mg | 83% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 51.7mg | 57% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.66mg | 46% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 378µg | 42% |
Manganese | 0.259mg | 1.063mg | 35% |
Iron | 1.33mg | 4mg | 33% |
Calcium | 11mg | 185mg | 17% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.257mg | 15% |
Protein | 2.26g | 9.4g | 14% |
Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.9µg | 14% |
Phosphorus | 54mg | 112mg | 8% |
Carbs | 28.22g | 8.28g | 7% |
Potassium | 93mg | 337mg | 7% |
Fiber | 3.8g | 2g | 7% |
Folate | 16µg | 40µg | 6% |
Magnesium | 22mg | 42mg | 5% |
Calories | 123kcal | 64kcal | 3% |
Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.214g | 1% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 2.22mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
Fats | 0.44g | 1.4g | 1% |
Net carbs | 24.42g | 6.28g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.28g | N/A | |
Copper | 0.105mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
Sodium | 3mg | 9mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.093g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.077mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.083mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.154mg | 0.791mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.111mg | 0.611mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.26 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
68.8 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
9.4 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
8.28 g
Water:
78.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +240.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +315.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +218.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +707.1% |