Blue cheese vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are blue cheese and barley different?
- Blue cheese is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium, while barley is higher in manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, selenium, and iron.
- Blue cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 91% more than barley.
- Barley is lower in sodium.
Cheese, blue 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 CalciumCalcium | +1500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +478.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1061.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1145% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21488.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160% |
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 AVitamin A | +19700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +513.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +89.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +128% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2127.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +353.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1149.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +349.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3040.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2536.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 1.943mg | 84% |
| Saturated fat | 18.669g | 0.482g | 83% |
| Fiber | 0g | 17.3g | 69% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.646mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 0µg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.498mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 528mg | 33mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1146mg | 12mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 37.7µg | 42% |
| Fats | 28.74g | 2.3g | 41% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 3.6mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 0.282mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 133mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 2.34g | 73.48g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 4.604mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 1µg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 0.295g | 19% |
| Protein | 21.4g | 12.48g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 264mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.318mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.285mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 452mg | 6% |
| Folate | 36µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.57mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 1.108g | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 2.77mg | 1% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 354kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.34g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.852mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.556mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.758mg | 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
41%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 1134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.187g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals