Barley vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between barley and watercress?
- Barley is higher in iron, selenium, fiber, and vitamin B3, yet watercress is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and vitamin E.
- Watercress's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 208% more.
- Barley has 10 times more vitamin B3 than watercress. While barley has 2.063mg of vitamin B3, watercress has only 0.2mg.
We used Barley, pearled, cooked and Watercress, raw types in this article.
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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 more IronIron | +565% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +645.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +855.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +990.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +254.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +931.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +9900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.26 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
68.8 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +340% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2087.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +328.6% |
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Protein
~2.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.093 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.214 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +612.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +511.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 250µg | 208% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 43mg | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 160µg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 0.2mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.9µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.5g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 120mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 28.22g | 1.29g | 9% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 330mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 11kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.31mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.129mg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.214g | 0.035g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.259mg | 0.244mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.26g | 2.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.42g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.28g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.093g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.077mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.083mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.154mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.111mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.