Barley vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between barley and parsley
- Barley has more selenium; however, parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, folate, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Parsley covers your daily need for vitamin K, 1366% more than barley.
- Barley has 86 times more selenium than parsley. While barley has 8.6µg of selenium, parsley has only 0.1µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Barley, pearled, cooked and Parsley, fresh.
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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 SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8500% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +127.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1154.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +495.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +366.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +204900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +345.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +685.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +417.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1640µg | 1366% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 133mg | 148% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 6.2mg | 61% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 421µg | 47% |
| Folate | 16µg | 152µg | 34% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.1µg | 15% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 554mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 138mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 28.22g | 6.33g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 50mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 1.313mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.149mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.75mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.259mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 36kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.098mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 1.07mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.26g | 2.97g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.295g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 0.79g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.214g | 0.124g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.42g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.28g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.093g | 0.132g | 0% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 12.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.077mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.083mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.154mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.111mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.061mg | 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%
379%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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)