Crackers vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between crackers and barley
- Crackers have more vitamin K; however, barley is higher in manganese, fiber, selenium, copper, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Barley covers your daily need for manganese, 63% more than crackers.
- Crackers have 61 times more sodium than barley. While crackers have 726mg of sodium, barley has only 12mg.
- The glycemic index of crackers is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Barley, hulled.
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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 | +263.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +638.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +283.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +378.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +465.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +295.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +462.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +431.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3050% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +384.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +404.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1049.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +200.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2121.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1085.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.137g | 1.108g | 80% |
| Manganese | 0.491mg | 1.943mg | 63% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 17.3g | 60% |
| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 2.2µg | 56% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 37.7µg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.104mg | 0.498mg | 44% |
| Fats | 26.43g | 2.3g | 37% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 12mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 133mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 5.562g | 0.482g | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 2.77mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.318mg | 20% |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 0.646mg | 19% |
| Folate | 92µg | 19µg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.553g | 0.295g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 0.57mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.285mg | 13% |
| Protein | 6.64g | 12.48g | 12% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 452mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 33mg | 9% |
| Calories | 510kcal | 354kcal | 8% |
| Iron | 4.03mg | 3.6mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 61.3g | 73.48g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.282mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.352mg | 4.604mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.6mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 248mg | 264mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 59g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.18g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.294mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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
49%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 714mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.