Beer vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beer and barley?
- Barley is richer than beer in manganese, fiber, selenium, copper, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Barley's daily need coverage for manganese is 84% more.
- The glycemic index of barley is lower.
We used Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Barley, hulled 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 less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +725% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1574.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +9860% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1785.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24187.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6183.3% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12820% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1040% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +797.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +587.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +591.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +874.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2613% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1969.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.008mg | 1.943mg | 84% |
| Fiber | 0g | 17.3g | 69% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 37.7µg | 67% |
| Copper | 0.005mg | 0.498mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.646mg | 53% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 3.6mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 264mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 133mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.513mg | 4.604mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 2.77mg | 25% |
| Protein | 0.46g | 12.48g | 24% |
| Carbs | 3.55g | 73.48g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.318mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.285mg | 20% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 354kcal | 16% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 452mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.108g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 0.282mg | 5% |
| Fats | 0g | 2.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.57mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.482g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.295g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.55g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
3%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)