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Duck meat vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Duck meat and Barley

  • Duck meat has more Vitamin B5, however, Barley has more Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Barley is 84% higher.

Food types used in this article are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
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Barley
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +731.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +121.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +48.9%
Contains more Copper +119.4%
Contains more Manganese +10126.3%
Contains more Selenium +88.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +731.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +121.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +48.9%
Contains more Copper +119.4%
Contains more Manganese +10126.3%
Contains more Selenium +88.5%

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.
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Barley
Contains more Vitamin A +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.285
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.604
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
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 A +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +271.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.285
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.604

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Fats +1132.6%
Contains more Water +449.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +180.5%
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
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 Protein +52.2%
Contains more Fats +1132.6%
Contains more Water +449.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +180.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4272.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4272.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Barley Opinion
Net carbs 0g 56.18g Barley
Protein 18.99g 12.48g Duck meat
Fats 28.35g 2.3g Duck meat
Carbs 0g 73.48g Barley
Calories 337kcal 354kcal Barley
Sugar 0g 0.8g Duck meat
Fiber 0g 17.3g Barley
Calcium 11mg 33mg Barley
Iron 2.7mg 3.6mg Barley
Magnesium 16mg 133mg Barley
Phosphorus 156mg 264mg Barley
Potassium 204mg 452mg Barley
Sodium 59mg 12mg Barley
Zinc 1.86mg 2.77mg Barley
Copper 0.227mg 0.498mg Barley
Manganese 0.019mg 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 20µg 37.7µg Barley
Vitamin A 210IU 22IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 1µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.57mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Duck meat
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Duck meat
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.646mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.285mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 4.604mg Duck meat
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.282mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.318mg Barley
Folate 6µg 19µg Barley
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Duck meat
Vitamin K 5.1µg 2.2µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.208mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.773mg 0.424mg Duck meat
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0.456mg Duck meat
Leucine 1.465mg 0.848mg Duck meat
Lysine 1.486mg 0.465mg Duck meat
Methionine 0.475mg 0.24mg Duck meat
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0.7mg Duck meat
Valine 0.938mg 0.612mg Duck meat
Histidine 0.462mg 0.281mg Duck meat
Cholesterol 84mg 0mg Barley
Saturated Fat 9.67g 0.482g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 12.9g 0.295g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 1.108g Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck meat 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
32%
Duck meat
36%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.188g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.