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Brazil nut vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between brazil nut and barley

  • Brazil nut has more selenium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin E; however, barley has more fiber, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for selenium is 3417% more.
  • Brazil nut has 33 times more saturated fat than barley. Brazil nut has 16.134g of saturated fat, while barley has 0.482g.
  • Barley has a higher glycemic index than brazil nut.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +182.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +384.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +174.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4984.9%
Contains more IronIron +48.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.9%

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
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% 0.33% 11% 0% 162% 66% 86% 17% 73% 0% 5.5% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +891.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1460.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.646mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +14.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2817.4%
Contains more OtherOther +48.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +525.9%
Contains more WaterWater +176%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 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 +7994.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2102.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Barley DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 37.7µg 3417%
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 1.108g 155%
Copper 1.743mg 0.498mg 138%
Fats 67.1g 2.3g 100%
Saturated fat 16.134g 0.482g 71%
Phosphorus 725mg 264mg 66%
Monounsaturated fat 23.879g 0.295g 59%
Magnesium 376mg 133mg 58%
Fiber 7.5g 17.3g 39%
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.57mg 34%
Manganese 1.223mg 1.943mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 4.604mg 27%
Carbs 11.74g 73.48g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.285mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.318mg 17%
Calories 659kcal 354kcal 15%
Iron 2.43mg 3.6mg 15%
Calcium 160mg 33mg 13%
Zinc 4.06mg 2.77mg 12%
Potassium 659mg 452mg 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Protein 14.32g 12.48g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.646mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.282mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Folate 22µg 19µg 1%
Net carbs 4.24g 56.18g N/A
Sugar 2.33g 0.8g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Sodium 3mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0.424mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0.848mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0.465mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.7mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0.612mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0.281mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut 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
27%
Brazil nut
33%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.652g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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/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.