Cassava vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cassava and barley different?
- Cassava is richer in vitamin C, while barley is higher in manganese, selenium, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
- Barley covers your daily need for manganese, 68% more than cassava.
- Cassava has a higher glycemic index (94) than barley (28).
Cassava, raw and Barley, hulled types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +533.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +398% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +714.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +877.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +406% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5285.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +642.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +493.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +439.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +532.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +817.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +721.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +93.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +271% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +293.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2208.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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 | 0.384mg | 1.943mg | 68% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 37.7µg | 67% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 17.3g | 62% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.646mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.498mg | 44% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 3.6mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 264mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 133mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 4.604mg | 23% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 12.48g | 22% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 2.77mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.318mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.285mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 38.06g | 73.48g | 12% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 354kcal | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 1.108g | 7% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 452mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.282mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.57mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.074g | 0.482g | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Folate | 27µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.295g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.26g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 14mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.281mg | 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
14%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.408g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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)