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Barley vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Barley and Peppermint

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, Copper, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Potassium in Peppermint is higher than in Barley.
  • Peppermint covers your daily Iron needs 47% more than Barley.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Barley, pearled, cooked and Peppermint, 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.
Barley
Barley
2
:
8
Peppermint
Peppermint
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Calcium +2109.1%
Contains more Iron +282%
Contains more Magnesium +263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Potassium +511.8%
Contains more Zinc +35.4%
Contains more Copper +213.3%
Contains more Manganese +354.1%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Peppermint
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Calcium +2109.1%
Contains more Iron +282%
Contains more Magnesium +263.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Potassium +511.8%
Contains more Zinc +35.4%
Contains more Copper +213.3%
Contains more Manganese +354.1%

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
Barley
4
:
6
Peppermint
Peppermint
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +60585.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +612.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.082
Barley
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%
Peppermint
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +60585.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +329%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +612.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.082

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
1
:
4
Peppermint
Peppermint
Contains more Carbs +89.5%
Contains more Protein +65.9%
Contains more Fats +113.6%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +532.1%
Barley
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
Peppermint
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Carbs +89.5%
Contains more Protein +65.9%
Contains more Fats +113.6%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +532.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
2
:
1
Peppermint
Peppermint
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.4%
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
Peppermint
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 24.42g 6.89g Barley
Protein 2.26g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 0.44g 0.94g Peppermint
Carbs 28.22g 14.89g Barley
Calories 123kcal 70kcal Barley
Sugar 0.28g Peppermint
Fiber 3.8g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 11mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 1.33mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 22mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 54mg 73mg Peppermint
Potassium 93mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 3mg 31mg Barley
Zinc 0.82mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Copper 0.105mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 0.259mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 8.6µg Barley
Vitamin A 7IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin E 0.01mg Barley
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.082mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 1.706mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 16µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 0.8µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.077mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.083mg 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.154mg 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.084mg 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.043mg 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.111mg 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.051mg 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.093g 0.246g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g 0.033g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 0.508g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Peppermint
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
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.