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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 B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin A, manganese, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Drumstick leaves cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 83% 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.
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 30% 56% 30% 150% 35% 16% 48% 1.2% 139% 4.9%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg

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 172% 126% 0% 0% 64% 152% 42% 7.5% 277% 0% 0% 30% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.22mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.125mg
~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
9% 8% 79% 2%
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Drumstick leaves 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barley Drumstick leaves
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
67%
Drumstick leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
51%
Drumstick leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/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.