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Brazil nut vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brazil nut and Barley

  • Brazil nut is richer than Barley in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3470% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 565 times more Vitamin E than Barley. Brazil nut contains 5.65mg of Vitamin E , while Barley contains 0.01mg.
  • Barley contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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.
Contains more Calcium +1354.5%
Contains more Iron +82.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1609.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1242.6%
Contains more Potassium +608.6%
Contains more Zinc +395.1%
Contains more Copper +1560%
Contains more Manganese +372.2%
Contains more Selenium +22190.7%
Equal in Sodium - 3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Contains more Calcium +1354.5%
Contains more Iron +82.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1609.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1242.6%
Contains more Potassium +608.6%
Contains more Zinc +395.1%
Contains more Copper +1560%
Contains more Manganese +372.2%
Contains more Selenium +22190.7%
Equal in Sodium - 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.
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Barley
Contains more Vitamin E +56400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +643.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +599.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
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 E +56400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +643.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +599.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +533.6%
Contains more Fats +15150%
Contains more Other +1121.4%
Contains more Carbs +140.4%
Contains more Water +1911.7%
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
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 +533.6%
Contains more Fats +15150%
Contains more Other +1121.4%
Contains more Carbs +140.4%
Contains more Water +1911.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41793%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11301.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41793%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11301.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Barley Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 24.42g Barley
Protein 14.32g 2.26g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.44g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 28.22g Barley
Calories 659kcal 123kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0.28g Barley
Fiber 7.5g 3.8g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 11mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 1.33mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 22mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 54mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 93mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 3mg
Zinc 4.06mg 0.82mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.105mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.259mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 8.6µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Barley
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.01mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.083mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.062mg Barley
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 2.063mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.115mg Barley
Folate 22µg 16µg Brazil nut
Vitamin K 0µg 0.8µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.038mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.077mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.083mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.154mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.084mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.043mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.127mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.111mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.051mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.093g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.057g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.214g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut 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
28%
Brazil nut
10%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
24%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.