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Salmon raw vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Salmon raw and Barley

  • Salmon raw has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, however, Barley is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 133% more than Barley.
  • Barley has 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Salmon raw. Salmon raw has 1.664mg of Vitamin B5, while Barley has 0.282mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw 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 Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +358.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +332.8%
Contains more Copper +99.2%
Contains more Manganese +12043.8%
Equal in Potassium - 452
Equal in Selenium - 37.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +358.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains less Sodium -72.7%
Contains more Zinc +332.8%
Contains more Copper +99.2%
Contains more Manganese +12043.8%
Equal in Potassium - 452
Equal in Selenium - 37.7

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.
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Barley
Contains more Vitamin A +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +490.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.2%
Contains more Folate +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
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 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +490.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.2%
Contains more Folate +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59%
Contains more Fats +175.7%
Contains more Water +625.6%
Contains more Other +131.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 +59%
Contains more Fats +175.7%
Contains more Water +625.6%
Contains more Other +131.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +612.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +612.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salmon raw 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 Salmon raw Barley Opinion
Net carbs 0g 56.18g Barley
Protein 19.84g 12.48g Salmon raw
Fats 6.34g 2.3g Salmon raw
Carbs 0g 73.48g Barley
Calories 142kcal 354kcal Barley
Sugar 0.8g Salmon raw
Fiber 0g 17.3g Barley
Calcium 12mg 33mg Barley
Iron 0.8mg 3.6mg Barley
Magnesium 29mg 133mg Barley
Phosphorus 200mg 264mg Barley
Potassium 490mg 452mg Salmon raw
Sodium 44mg 12mg Barley
Zinc 0.64mg 2.77mg Barley
Copper 0.25mg 0.498mg Barley
Manganese 0.016mg 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 36.5µg 37.7µg Barley
Vitamin A 40IU 22IU Salmon raw
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 1µg Salmon raw
Vitamin E 0.57mg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.646mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.285mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 4.604mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.282mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.318mg Salmon raw
Folate 25µg 19µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0µg Salmon raw
Vitamin K 2.2µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.208mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.87mg 0.424mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.456mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.613mg 0.848mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.822mg 0.465mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.587mg 0.24mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.7mg Salmon raw
Valine 1.022mg 0.612mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.584mg 0.281mg Salmon raw
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.981g 0.482g Barley
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 0.295g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 1.108g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw 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
83%
Salmon raw
36%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.499g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $11.5)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.