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Barley vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Barley and Drumstick tree?

  • Barley is richer in Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 157% higher.
  • Barley has 12 times more Selenium than Drumstick tree. Barley has 8.6µg of Selenium, while Drumstick tree has 0.7µg.

We used Barley, pearled, cooked and Drumstick pods, raw types in this comparison.

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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
5
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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +269.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1128.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +395.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~50mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.259mg

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
5
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 470% 4.4% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +232.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +488.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.12mg
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more FatsFats +120%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +230.8%
Contains more WaterWater +28.2%
Contains more OtherOther +246.4%
~equal in Protein ~2.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
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26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.214 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7033.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +78.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Drumstick tree Opinion
Calories 123kcal 37kcal Barley
Protein 2.26g 2.1g Barley
Fats 0.44g 0.2g Barley
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Net carbs 24.42g 5.33g Barley
Carbs 28.22g 8.53g Barley
Magnesium 22mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Calcium 11mg 30mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 93mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Iron 1.33mg 0.36mg Barley
Sugar 0.28g Drumstick tree
Fiber 3.8g 3.2g Barley
Copper 0.105mg 0.084mg Barley
Zinc 0.82mg 0.45mg Barley
Phosphorus 54mg 50mg Barley
Sodium 3mg 42mg Barley
Vitamin A 7IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 0.01mg Barley
Manganese 0.259mg 0.259mg
Selenium 8.6µg 0.7µg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.053mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.62mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 0.8µg Barley
Folate 16µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Choline 13.4mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.093g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 0.003g 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 Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.