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Barley vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Barley and Macadamia?

  • Macadamia is richer than Barley in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 168% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Barley is lower.

We used Barley, pearled, cooked and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw types 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.
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Contains more Calcium +672.7%
Contains more Iron +177.4%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.1%
Contains more Potassium +295.7%
Contains more Zinc +58.5%
Contains more Copper +620%
Contains more Manganese +1495%
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 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Contains more Calcium +672.7%
Contains more Iron +177.4%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.1%
Contains more Potassium +295.7%
Contains more Zinc +58.5%
Contains more Copper +620%
Contains more Manganese +1495%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +5300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1339.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.1%
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 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +5300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1339.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +104.2%
Contains more Water +4958.8%
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +17120.5%
Contains more Other +307.1%
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Carbs +104.2%
Contains more Water +4958.8%
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +17120.5%
Contains more Other +307.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103193%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +601.9%
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103193%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +601.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 24.42g 5.22g Barley
Protein 2.26g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 0.44g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 28.22g 13.82g Barley
Calories 123kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 0.28g 4.57g Barley
Fiber 3.8g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 11mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 1.33mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 22mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 54mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 93mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 3mg 5mg Barley
Zinc 0.82mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.105mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.259mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 8.6µg 3.6µg Barley
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Barley
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 16µg 11µg Barley
Vitamin K 0.8µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.077mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.083mg 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.154mg 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.084mg 0.018mg Barley
Methionine 0.043mg 0.023mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.111mg 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.051mg 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 0.093g 12.061g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barley Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.968g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.