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Barley vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Barley and Scallion?

  • Barley is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Scallion is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A, and Potassium.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 172% more.
  • Barley has 14 times more Selenium than Scallion. While Barley has 8.6µg of Selenium, Scallion has only 0.6µg.

We used Barley, pearled, cooked and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
Barley
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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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +554.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.8%
Contains more IronIron +11.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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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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 63% 60% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +293%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14142.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25775%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.5%
Contains more FatsFats +131.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +284.5%
Contains more WaterWater +30.6%
Contains more OtherOther +189.3%

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% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +111.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Scallion Opinion
Calories 123kcal 32kcal Barley
Protein 2.26g 1.83g Barley
Fats 0.44g 0.19g Barley
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg Scallion
Net carbs 24.42g 4.74g Barley
Carbs 28.22g 7.34g Barley
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Barley
Calcium 11mg 72mg Scallion
Potassium 93mg 276mg Scallion
Iron 1.33mg 1.48mg Scallion
Sugar 0.28g 2.33g Barley
Fiber 3.8g 2.6g Barley
Copper 0.105mg 0.083mg Barley
Zinc 0.82mg 0.39mg Barley
Phosphorus 54mg 37mg Barley
Sodium 3mg 16mg Barley
Vitamin A 7IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.55mg Scallion
Manganese 0.259mg 0.16mg Barley
Selenium 8.6µg 0.6µg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.055mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.525mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.075mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.061mg Barley
Vitamin K 0.8µg 207µg Scallion
Folate 16µg 64µg Scallion
Choline 13.4mg 5.7mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.093g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g 0.027g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 0.074g Barley
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.02mg Barley
Threonine 0.077mg 0.072mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.083mg 0.077mg Barley
Leucine 0.154mg 0.109mg Barley
Lysine 0.084mg 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.043mg 0.02mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.059mg Barley
Valine 0.111mg 0.081mg Barley
Histidine 0.051mg 0.032mg Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Scallion
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
59%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.