Barley vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barley and welsh onion different?
- Barley is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, fiber, and manganese; however, welsh onion is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for welsh onion is 161% higher.
- Barley contains 14 times more selenium than welsh onion. While barley contains 8.6µg of selenium, welsh onion contains only 0.6µg.
- Barley has a lower glycemic index (28) than welsh onion (39).
Barley, pearled, cooked and Onions, welsh, raw are the varieties used 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 CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1333.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +128% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +415.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +152.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +24075% |
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:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +334.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.4g
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
0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.156 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.056g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 193.4µg | 161% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 27mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.6µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 0.4mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 28.22g | 6.5g | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.4g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.259mg | 0.137mg | 5% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 34kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 212mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.072mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.26g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.169mg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 5.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 1.22mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.42g | 4.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.28g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Folate | 16µg | 16µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.093g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.214g | 0.156g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.077mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.083mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.154mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.111mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
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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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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