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Sardine vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sardine and Barley

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Selenium, however, Barley has more Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 +1057.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.6%
Contains more Selenium +39.8%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +241%
Contains more Potassium +13.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +111.5%
Contains more Copper +167.7%
Contains more Manganese +1699.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Contains more Calcium +1057.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.6%
Contains more Selenium +39.8%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +241%
Contains more Potassium +13.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +111.5%
Contains more Copper +167.7%
Contains more Manganese +1699.1%

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 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +707.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.4%
Contains more Folate +90%
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%
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 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +707.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.4%
Contains more Folate +90%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Barley
Contains more Protein +97.3%
Contains more Fats +397.8%
Contains more Water +531.5%
Contains more Other +87.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +97.3%
Contains more Fats +397.8%
Contains more Water +531.5%
Contains more Other +87.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Barley
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1211.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1211.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%

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
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 Sardine Barley Opinion
Net carbs 0g 56.18g Barley
Protein 24.62g 12.48g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 2.3g Sardine
Carbs 0g 73.48g Barley
Calories 208kcal 354kcal Barley
Sugar 0g 0.8g Sardine
Fiber 0g 17.3g Barley
Calcium 382mg 33mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 3.6mg Barley
Magnesium 39mg 133mg Barley
Phosphorus 490mg 264mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 452mg Barley
Sodium 307mg 12mg Barley
Zinc 1.31mg 2.77mg Barley
Copper 0.186mg 0.498mg Barley
Manganese 0.108mg 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 52.7µg 37.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 22IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 1µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.57mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.646mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.285mg Barley
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 4.604mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.282mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.318mg Barley
Folate 10µg 19µg Barley
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.2µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.208mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.424mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.456mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.848mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.465mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.24mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.7mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.612mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.281mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Barley
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.482g Barley
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.295g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.108g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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

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
36%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
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 - 1.046g)
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. 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/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.