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Marrow-stem Kale vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Marrow-stem Kale and Barley?

  • Marrow-stem Kale is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin E, yet Barley is higher in Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Marrow-stem Kale's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 364% more.

We used Collards, raw and Barley, pearled, cooked types in this article.

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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 19% 70% 19% 18% 15% 5.7% 11% 2.2% 86% 7.1%
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 16% 3.3% 8.2% 50% 35% 22% 23% 0.39% 34% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2009.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154.1%
Contains more IronIron +183%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +290.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +561.5%

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 118% 301% 45% 0% 14% 30% 14% 16% 38% 0% 1093% 97% 13%
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% 0.42% 0.2% 0% 21% 14% 39% 8.1% 27% 0% 2% 12% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +71600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54537.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +706.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +178%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 g
Barley
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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 ProteinProtein +33.6%
Contains more FatsFats +38.6%
Contains more WaterWater +30.3%
Contains more OtherOther +375%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +420.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 10% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.055 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.201 g
Barley
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26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.214 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.214g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marrow-stem Kale Barley Opinion
Calories 32kcal 123kcal Barley
Protein 3.02g 2.26g Marrow-stem Kale
Fats 0.61g 0.44g Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin C 35.3mg 0mg Marrow-stem Kale
Net carbs 1.42g 24.42g Barley
Carbs 5.42g 28.22g Barley
Magnesium 27mg 22mg Marrow-stem Kale
Calcium 232mg 11mg Marrow-stem Kale
Potassium 213mg 93mg Marrow-stem Kale
Iron 0.47mg 1.33mg Barley
Sugar 0.46g 0.28g Barley
Fiber 4g 3.8g Marrow-stem Kale
Copper 0.046mg 0.105mg Barley
Zinc 0.21mg 0.82mg Barley
Phosphorus 25mg 54mg Barley
Sodium 17mg 3mg Barley
Vitamin A 5019IU 7IU Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A 251µg 0µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin E 2.26mg 0.01mg Marrow-stem Kale
Manganese 0.658mg 0.259mg Marrow-stem Kale
Selenium 1.3µg 8.6µg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.083mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.062mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B3 0.742mg 2.063mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.267mg 0.135mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.115mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin K 437.1µg 0.8µg Marrow-stem Kale
Folate 129µg 16µg Marrow-stem Kale
Choline 23.2mg 13.4mg Marrow-stem Kale
Saturated Fat 0.055g 0.093g Marrow-stem Kale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.057g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.201g 0.214g Barley
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.038mg Barley
Threonine 0.086mg 0.077mg Marrow-stem Kale
Isoleucine 0.1mg 0.083mg Marrow-stem Kale
Leucine 0.151mg 0.154mg Barley
Lysine 0.117mg 0.084mg Marrow-stem Kale
Methionine 0.033mg 0.043mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.127mg Barley
Valine 0.12mg 0.111mg Marrow-stem Kale
Histidine 0.047mg 0.051mg Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marrow-stem Kale Barley
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
137%
Marrow-stem Kale
10%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Marrow-stem Kale
24%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/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.