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Barley vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Barley and Pumpkin leaves

  • Barley is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, yet Pumpkin leaves are richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Barley is 14% higher.
  • Barley contains 4 times more Zinc than Pumpkin leaves. Barley contains 0.82mg of Zinc, while Pumpkin leaves contain 0.2mg.

Food types used in this article are Barley, pearled, cooked and Pumpkin leaves, raw.

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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 27% 12% 38% 83% 44% 5.5% 45% 1.4% 46% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +310%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +855.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +368.8%
Contains more IronIron +66.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.1%

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
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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 37% 117% 0% 0% 24% 30% 17% 2.5% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~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
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1111.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.4%
Contains more WaterWater +35%
Contains more OtherOther +342.9%
~equal in Fats ~0.4g

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
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.022 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +872.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.052g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Pumpkin leaves Opinion
Calories 123kcal 19kcal Barley
Protein 2.26g 3.15g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.44g 0.4g Barley
Vitamin C 0mg 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Net carbs 24.42g 2.33g Barley
Carbs 28.22g 2.33g Barley
Magnesium 22mg 38mg Pumpkin leaves
Calcium 11mg 39mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 93mg 436mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 1.33mg 2.22mg Pumpkin leaves
Sugar 0.28g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 3.8g Barley
Copper 0.105mg 0.133mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.82mg 0.2mg Barley
Phosphorus 54mg 104mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 3mg 11mg Barley
Vitamin A 7IU 1942IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.01mg Barley
Manganese 0.259mg 0.355mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 8.6µg 0.9µg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.094mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.128mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.92mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.042mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.207mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 0.8µg Barley
Folate 16µg 36µg Pumpkin leaves
Choline 13.4mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.093g 0.207g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g 0.052g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 0.022g Barley
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.077mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.083mg 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.154mg 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.084mg 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.043mg 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.111mg 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.051mg 0.05mg Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barley Pumpkin leaves
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
23%
Pumpkin leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.