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Barley vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Barley and Hummus

  • Barley is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Hummus is richer in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Hummus is 47% higher.
  • Barley contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Hummus. Barley contains 2.063mg of Vitamin B3, while Hummus contains 0.582mg.
  • Barley contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Barley, pearled, cooked and Hummus, commercial.

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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
2
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8
Hummus
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Selenium +230.8%
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Iron +83.5%
Contains more Magnesium +222.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.9%
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains more Zinc +123.2%
Contains more Copper +401.9%
Contains more Manganese +198.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Selenium +230.8%
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Iron +83.5%
Contains more Magnesium +222.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.9%
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains more Zinc +123.2%
Contains more Copper +401.9%
Contains more Manganese +198.5%

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
4
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5
Hummus
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +418.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.064
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.132
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +418.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.064
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.132

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
2
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3
Hummus
Contains more Carbs +97.5%
Contains more Protein +249.6%
Contains more Fats +2081.8%
Contains more Other +478.6%
Equal in Water - 66.59
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Carbs +97.5%
Contains more Protein +249.6%
Contains more Fats +2081.8%
Contains more Other +478.6%
Equal in Water - 66.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
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2
Hummus
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6986%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1588.3%
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6986%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1588.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 24.42g 8.29g Barley
Protein 2.26g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 0.44g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 28.22g 14.29g Barley
Calories 123kcal 166kcal Hummus
Sugar 0.28g Hummus
Fiber 3.8g 6g Hummus
Calcium 11mg 38mg Hummus
Iron 1.33mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 22mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 54mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 93mg 228mg Hummus
Sodium 3mg 379mg Barley
Zinc 0.82mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.105mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.259mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 8.6µg 2.6µg Barley
Vitamin A 7IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin E 0.01mg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.582mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.132mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 16µg 83µg Hummus
Vitamin K 0.8µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.093g 1.437g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Hummus
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
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.344g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)
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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.