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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Barley
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 95% 9.9% 40% 135% 166% 76% 113% 1.6% 253% 206%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1057.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +241%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.9%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Barley
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 11% 0% 162% 66% 86% 17% 73% 0% 5.5% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +707.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Barley
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26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1211.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +364.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Barley Opinion
Calories 208kcal 354kcal Barley
Protein 24.62g 12.48g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 2.3g Sardine
Net carbs 0g 56.18g Barley
Carbs 0g 73.48g Barley
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Barley
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 133mg Barley
Calcium 382mg 33mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 452mg Barley
Iron 2.92mg 3.6mg Barley
Sugar 0g 0.8g Sardine
Fiber 0g 17.3g Barley
Copper 0.186mg 0.498mg Barley
Zinc 1.31mg 2.77mg Barley
Phosphorus 490mg 264mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 12mg Barley
Vitamin A 108IU 22IU Sardine
Vitamin A 32µg 1µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.57mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 52.7µg 37.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.2µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 19µg Barley
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.482g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.295g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.108g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Barley
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
124%
Sardine
34%
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 is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
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.

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.