Barley vs. Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between barley and kale
- Barley has more selenium, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, kale is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, calcium, copper, and vitamin E.
- Kale covers your daily vitamin K needs 680% more than barley.
- Kale has 10 times less selenium than barley. Barley has 8.6µg of selenium, while kale has 0.9µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Barley, pearled, cooked and Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +241.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +855.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +554.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +312.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +175.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3250% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +102025% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +401.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +210.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +90% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.193g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 817µg | 680% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 681µg | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 41mg | 46% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.9µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 0.5mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 28.22g | 5.63g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.259mg | 0.416mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2g | 7% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 72mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.156mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.85mg | 6% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 28kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 228mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.138mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.26g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Folate | 16µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.42g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.28g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.093g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.214g | 0.193g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.077mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.083mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.154mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.111mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
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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%
193%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Kale is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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