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Sardine vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sardine and Barley

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin E , yet Barley is richer in Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 373% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
Sardine
Sardine
8
:
2
Barley
Barley
Contains more Calcium +3372.7%
Contains more Iron +119.5%
Contains more Magnesium +77.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +807.4%
Contains more Potassium +326.9%
Contains more Zinc +59.8%
Contains more Copper +77.1%
Contains more Selenium +512.8%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +139.8%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Contains more Calcium +3372.7%
Contains more Iron +119.5%
Contains more Magnesium +77.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +807.4%
Contains more Potassium +326.9%
Contains more Zinc +59.8%
Contains more Copper +77.1%
Contains more Selenium +512.8%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +139.8%

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.
Sardine
Sardine
9
:
2
Barley
Barley
Contains more Vitamin A +1442.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +20300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.083
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Barley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 21% 15% 39% 9% 27% 12% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1442.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +20300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.083

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
3
:
2
Barley
Barley
Contains more Protein +989.4%
Contains more Fats +2502.3%
Contains more Other +1442.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Barley
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +989.4%
Contains more Fats +2502.3%
Contains more Other +1442.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sardine
Sardine
2
:
1
Barley
Barley
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6687.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2305.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6687.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2305.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Barley Opinion
Net carbs 0g 24.42g Barley
Protein 24.62g 2.26g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.44g Sardine
Carbs 0g 28.22g Barley
Calories 208kcal 123kcal Sardine
Sugar 0g 0.28g Sardine
Fiber 0g 3.8g Barley
Calcium 382mg 11mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 1.33mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 22mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 54mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 93mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 3mg Barley
Zinc 1.31mg 0.82mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.105mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.259mg Barley
Selenium 52.7µg 8.6µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 7IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.01mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.083mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.062mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 2.063mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.135mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.115mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 16µg Barley
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.8µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.038mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.077mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.083mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.154mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.084mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.043mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.127mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.111mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.051mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Barley
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.093g Barley
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.057g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.214g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Barley
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
131%
Sardine
10%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
24%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.435g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $5.5)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients
  2. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170285/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.