Escarole vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between escarole and barley
- Escarole has more vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B5, and manganese; however, barley is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Escarole covers your daily vitamin K needs 176% more than barley.
- Barley has 270 times less vitamin A than escarole. Escarole has 1888IU of vitamin A, while barley has 7IU.
- Barley has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of barley is 28, while the glycemic index of escarole is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added and Barley, pearled, cooked.
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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 | +318.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +163.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +69.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4200% |
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 Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +511.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26387.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +387.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +561.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +618.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +37% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +367.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +819.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1325% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 211.9µg | 0.8µg | 176% |
| Folate | 78µg | 16µg | 16% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 8.6µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.826mg | 0.135mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.312mg | 2.063mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 94µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 1.33mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 3.07g | 28.22g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.115mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 123kcal | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.385mg | 0.259mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 93mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.15g | 2.26g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.083mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.087mg | 0.105mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.214g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.82mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.27g | 24.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.23g | 0.28g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 13.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.093g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.046mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.09mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Escarole is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Escarole is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Escarole is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Escarole is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Escarole is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.