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Barley vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Barley and Taro leaves?

  • Barley is richer in Selenium, yet Taro leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin E .
  • Taro leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 90% higher.
  • Barley has 10 times more Selenium than Taro leaves. Barley has 8.6µg of Selenium, while Taro leaves have 0.9µg.

We used Barley, pearled, cooked and Taro leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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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 32% 32% 57% 84% 90% 11% 26% 0.39% 93% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +855.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +872.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +596.8%
Contains more IronIron +69.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175.7%
~equal in Sodium ~3mg

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 173% 290% 40% 0% 52% 105% 28% 5% 34% 0% 272% 95% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +68828.6%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +20100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +635.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13475%
Contains more FolateFolate +687.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~12.8mg

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
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +321.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.4%
Contains more FatsFats +68.2%
Contains more WaterWater +24.5%
Contains more OtherOther +585.7%

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
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.307 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.06g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Taro leaves Opinion
Calories 123kcal 42kcal Barley
Protein 2.26g 4.98g Taro leaves
Fats 0.44g 0.74g Taro leaves
Vitamin C 0mg 52mg Taro leaves
Net carbs 24.42g 3g Barley
Carbs 28.22g 6.7g Barley
Magnesium 22mg 45mg Taro leaves
Calcium 11mg 107mg Taro leaves
Potassium 93mg 648mg Taro leaves
Iron 1.33mg 2.25mg Taro leaves
Sugar 0.28g 3.01g Barley
Fiber 3.8g 3.7g Barley
Copper 0.105mg 0.27mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.82mg 0.41mg Barley
Phosphorus 54mg 60mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 3mg
Vitamin A 7IU 4825IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 241µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.02mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.259mg 0.714mg Taro leaves
Selenium 8.6µg 0.9µg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.209mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.456mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 1.513mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.084mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.146mg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 0.8µg 108.6µg Taro leaves
Folate 16µg 126µg Taro leaves
Choline 13.4mg 12.8mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.093g 0.151g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g 0.06g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 0.307g Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.077mg 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.083mg 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.154mg 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.084mg 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.043mg 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.111mg 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.051mg 0.114mg Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Taro 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
85%
Taro leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
43%
Taro leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)

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. Taro leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168487/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.