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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.

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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
8
:
2
Barley
Barley
Contains more Calcium +384.8%
Contains more Magnesium +182.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.6%
Contains more Potassium +45.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +46.6%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Selenium +4984.9%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
Contains more Manganese +58.9%
Brazil nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Contains more Calcium +384.8%
Contains more Magnesium +182.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +174.6%
Contains more Potassium +45.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +46.6%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Selenium +4984.9%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
3
:
7
Barley
Barley
Contains more Vitamin E +891.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1460.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.646
Brazil nut
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%
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 E +891.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1460.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.646

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
3
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2
Barley
Barley
Contains more Protein +14.7%
Contains more Fats +2817.4%
Contains more Other +48.7%
Contains more Carbs +525.9%
Contains more Water +176%
Brazil nut
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
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 Protein +14.7%
Contains more Fats +2817.4%
Contains more Other +48.7%
Contains more Carbs +525.9%
Contains more Water +176%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
2
:
1
Barley
Barley
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7994.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2102.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Brazil nut
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7994.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2102.1%
Contains less Saturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Barley Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 56.18g Barley
Protein 14.32g 12.48g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 2.3g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 73.48g Barley
Calories 659kcal 354kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0.8g Barley
Fiber 7.5g 17.3g Barley
Calcium 160mg 33mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 3.6mg Barley
Magnesium 376mg 133mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 264mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 452mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 12mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 2.77mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.498mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 1.943mg Barley
Selenium 1917µg 37.7µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Barley
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Barley
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.57mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.646mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.285mg Barley
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 4.604mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.282mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.318mg Barley
Folate 22µg 19µg Brazil nut
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.208mg Barley
Threonine 0.365mg 0.424mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.456mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.848mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.465mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.24mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.7mg Barley
Valine 0.76mg 0.612mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.281mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.482g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.295g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 1.108g 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?

ok
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

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
36%
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 is richer in vitamins?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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.