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Olive oil vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Olive oil and Barley?

  • Olive oil is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, yet Barley is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Olive oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 92% more.
  • Olive oil has 29 times more Saturated Fat than Barley. While Olive oil has 13.808g of Saturated Fat, Barley has only 0.482g.

We used Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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.
Olive oil
Olive oil
1
:
9
Barley
Barley
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +542.9%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +45100%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Olive oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +542.9%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +45100%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Olive oil
Olive oil
2
:
7
Barley
Barley
Contains more Vitamin E +2417.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2636.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Olive oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 287% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 151%
Barley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2417.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2636.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive oil
Olive oil
1
:
4
Barley
Barley
Contains more Fats +4247.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Olive oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Barley
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Fats +4247.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Olive oil
Olive oil
2
:
1
Barley
Barley
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24632.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +849.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Olive oil
14% 75% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.808 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 72.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.523 g
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24632.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +849.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Olive oil Barley
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive oil Barley Opinion
Net carbs 0g 56.18g Barley
Protein 0g 12.48g Barley
Fats 100g 2.3g Olive oil
Carbs 0g 73.48g Barley
Calories 884kcal 354kcal Olive oil
Sugar 0g 0.8g Olive oil
Fiber 0g 17.3g Barley
Calcium 1mg 33mg Barley
Iron 0.56mg 3.6mg Barley
Magnesium 0mg 133mg Barley
Phosphorus 0mg 264mg Barley
Potassium 1mg 452mg Barley
Sodium 2mg 12mg Olive oil
Zinc 0mg 2.77mg Barley
Copper 0mg 0.498mg Barley
Manganese 0mg 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 0µg 37.7µg Barley
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Barley
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Barley
Vitamin E 14.35mg 0.57mg Olive oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.646mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.285mg Barley
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.604mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.282mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.318mg Barley
Folate 0µg 19µg Barley
Vitamin K 60.2µg 2.2µg Olive oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.208mg Barley
Threonine 0mg 0.424mg Barley
Isoleucine 0mg 0.456mg Barley
Leucine 0mg 0.848mg Barley
Lysine 0mg 0.465mg Barley
Methionine 0mg 0.24mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.7mg Barley
Valine 0mg 0.612mg Barley
Histidine 0mg 0.281mg Barley
Saturated Fat 13.808g 0.482g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 72.961g 0.295g Olive oil
Polyunsaturated fat 10.523g 1.108g Olive oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Olive oil Barley
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Olive oil
36%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Olive oil
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive oil
Olive oil is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.326g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Olive oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171413/nutrients
  2. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.