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Mackerel vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mackerel and Barley

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium, however, Barley has more Fiber, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 500% higher.
  • Barley is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
7
Barley
Barley
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Selenium +94.7%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Magnesium +121.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +151.8%
Contains more Copper +398%
Equal in Phosphorus - 264
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Selenium +94.7%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Magnesium +121.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +151.8%
Contains more Copper +398%
Equal in Phosphorus - 264

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
6
:
5
Barley
Barley
Contains more Vitamin A +613.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
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 A +613.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +317.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Folate +26.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
4
:
1
Barley
Barley
Contains more Protein +48.2%
Contains more Fats +991.3%
Contains more Water +355.5%
Contains more Other +482.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 Protein +48.2%
Contains more Fats +991.3%
Contains more Water +355.5%
Contains more Other +482.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Barley
Barley
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2720.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +460.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2720.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +460.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Barley Opinion
Net carbs 0g 56.18g Barley
Protein 18.5g 12.48g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 2.3g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 73.48g Barley
Calories 305kcal 354kcal Barley
Sugar 0g 0.8g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 17.3g Barley
Calcium 66mg 33mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 3.6mg Barley
Magnesium 60mg 133mg Barley
Phosphorus 254mg 264mg Barley
Potassium 520mg 452mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 12mg Barley
Zinc 1.1mg 2.77mg Barley
Copper 0.1mg 0.498mg Barley
Manganese 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 73.4µg 37.7µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU 22IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 1µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.57mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.646mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.285mg Barley
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 4.604mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.318mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 19µg Barley
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg 2.2µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg Barley
Threonine 0.424mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.456mg Barley
Leucine 0.848mg Barley
Lysine 0.465mg Barley
Methionine 0.24mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.7mg Barley
Valine 0.612mg Barley
Histidine 0.281mg Barley
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Barley
Saturated Fat 7.148g 0.482g Barley
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 0.295g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 1.108g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
212%
Mackerel
36%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 4438mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.666g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
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.
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.