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Barley vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Barley and Ham

  • Barley has more Fiber, however, Ham is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Choline.
  • Ham covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 56% more than Barley.
  • Barley contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Barley, pearled, cooked and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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
5
:
5
Ham
Ham
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +379.6%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +263%
Contains more Potassium +208.6%
Contains more Zinc +251.2%
Contains more Selenium +126.7%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Ham
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +379.6%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +263%
Contains more Potassium +208.6%
Contains more Zinc +251.2%
Contains more Selenium +126.7%

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
3
:
8
Ham
Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +808.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Ham
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +808.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
2
:
3
Ham
Ham
Contains more Carbs +1781.3%
Contains more Protein +826.1%
Contains more Fats +1156.8%
Contains more Other +1460.7%
Equal in Water - 67.67
Barley
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
Ham
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more Carbs +1781.3%
Contains more Protein +826.1%
Contains more Fats +1156.8%
Contains more Other +1460.7%
Equal in Water - 67.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
1
:
2
Ham
Ham
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4496.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.3%
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
Ham
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4496.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Ham Opinion
Net carbs 24.42g 1.5g Barley
Protein 2.26g 20.93g Ham
Fats 0.44g 5.53g Ham
Carbs 28.22g 1.5g Barley
Calories 123kcal 145kcal Ham
Sugar 0.28g 0g Ham
Fiber 3.8g 0g Barley
Calcium 11mg 8mg Barley
Iron 1.33mg 1.48mg Ham
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Barley
Phosphorus 54mg 196mg Ham
Potassium 93mg 287mg Ham
Sodium 3mg 1203mg Barley
Zinc 0.82mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.105mg 0.079mg Barley
Manganese 0.259mg 0.054mg Barley
Selenium 8.6µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Barley
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 16µg 3µg Barley
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg Ham
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.077mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.083mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 0.154mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 0.084mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.043mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.111mg 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.051mg 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.093g 1.81g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g 2.62g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 0.54g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Ham
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
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 1200mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.717g)
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.

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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.