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Barley vs. Spinach pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between barley and spinach pasta

  • Barley contains less vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, iron, manganese, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5 than spinach pasta.
  • Spinach pasta's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 44% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Barley, pearled, cooked and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased.

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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 45% 13% 24% 124% 66% 38% 63% 3.5% 102% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +186.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +192.5%
Contains more IronIron +148.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +201.5%

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.
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% 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 0% 8.3% 0% 0% 152% 92% 65% 41% 73% 39% 0% 133% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +633.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +541.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +409.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1006.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
11% 2% 56% 30%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 55.72 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more WaterWater +128.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +398.2%
Contains more FatsFats +377.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.4%
Contains more OtherOther +192.9%

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
30% 41% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.483 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.467 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1056.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Spinach pasta DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.609mg 44%
Folate 16µg 177µg 40%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.398mg 26%
Iron 1.33mg 3.3mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Manganese 0.259mg 0.781mg 23%
Protein 2.26g 11.26g 18%
Selenium 8.6µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.315mg 15%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Phosphorus 54mg 148mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.688mg 11%
Magnesium 22mg 63mg 10%
Copper 0.105mg 0.197mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 3.46mg 9%
Carbs 28.22g 55.72g 9%
Calories 123kcal 289kcal 8%
Zinc 0.82mg 1.4mg 5%
Potassium 93mg 272mg 5%
Calcium 11mg 43mg 3%
Fats 0.44g 2.1g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.093g 0.483g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 0.467g 2%
Choline 13.4mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.057g 0.659g 2%
Sodium 3mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 24.42g 55.72g N/A
Sugar 0.28g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.077mg 0.352mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.083mg 0.488mg 0%
Leucine 0.154mg 0.813mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0.336mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.56mg 0%
Valine 0.111mg 0.544mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.237mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barley Spinach pasta
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
46%
Spinach pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
48%
Spinach pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.39g)

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. Spinach pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169729/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.