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Marinara sauce vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Marinara sauce and Barley

  • The amount of Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 in Barley is higher than in Marinara sauce.
  • Barley covers your daily Manganese needs 79% more than Marinara sauce.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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.
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce
0
:
10
Barley
Barley
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +361.5%
Contains more Magnesium +638.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +676.5%
Contains more Potassium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +1285%
Contains more Copper +514.8%
Contains more Manganese +1318.2%
Contains more Selenium +3327.3%
Marinara sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +361.5%
Contains more Magnesium +638.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +676.5%
Contains more Potassium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +1285%
Contains more Copper +514.8%
Contains more Manganese +1318.2%
Contains more Selenium +3327.3%

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.
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce
4
:
6
Barley
Barley
Contains more Vitamin A +2854.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +531.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2591.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +367.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.8%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Marinara sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
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 +2854.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +531.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2591.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +367.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.8%
Contains more Folate +46.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce
1
:
4
Barley
Barley
Contains more Water +825.7%
Contains more Protein +785.1%
Contains more Fats +55.4%
Contains more Carbs +811.7%
Contains more Other +38.6%
Marinara sauce
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 Water +825.7%
Contains more Protein +785.1%
Contains more Fats +55.4%
Contains more Carbs +811.7%
Contains more Other +38.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce
2
:
1
Barley
Barley
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.1%
Marinara sauce
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Barley Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 56.18g Barley
Protein 1.41g 12.48g Barley
Fats 1.48g 2.3g Barley
Carbs 8.06g 73.48g Barley
Calories 51kcal 354kcal Barley
Sugar 5.5g 0.8g Barley
Fiber 1.8g 17.3g Barley
Calcium 27mg 33mg Barley
Iron 0.78mg 3.6mg Barley
Magnesium 18mg 133mg Barley
Phosphorus 34mg 264mg Barley
Potassium 319mg 452mg Barley
Sodium 30mg 12mg Barley
Zinc 0.2mg 2.77mg Barley
Copper 0.081mg 0.498mg Barley
Manganese 0.137mg 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 1.1µg 37.7µg Barley
Vitamin A 650IU 22IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 1µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg 0.57mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.646mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.285mg Barley
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 4.604mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.318mg Barley
Folate 13µg 19µg Barley
Vitamin K 13.9µg 2.2µg Marinara sauce
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 2mg 0mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.482g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 0.295g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 1.108g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce 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
23%
Marinara sauce
36%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.