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Macadamia vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Macadamia and Barley?

  • Macadamia is richer than Barley in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 168% more.
  • Macadamia has 130 times more Saturated Fat than Barley. While Macadamia has 12.061g of Saturated Fat, Barley has only 0.093g.

We used Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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.
Contains more Calcium +672.7%
Contains more Iron +177.4%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.1%
Contains more Potassium +295.7%
Contains more Zinc +58.5%
Contains more Copper +620%
Contains more Manganese +1495%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Contains more Calcium +672.7%
Contains more Iron +177.4%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.1%
Contains more Potassium +295.7%
Contains more Zinc +58.5%
Contains more Copper +620%
Contains more Manganese +1495%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Selenium +138.9%

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.
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Barley
Contains more Vitamin E +5300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1339.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 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 +5300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1339.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +45.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +17120.5%
Contains more Other +307.1%
Contains more Carbs +104.2%
Contains more Water +4958.8%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 +250%
Contains more Fats +17120.5%
Contains more Other +307.1%
Contains more Carbs +104.2%
Contains more Water +4958.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103193%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +601.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103193%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +601.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Barley Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 24.42g Barley
Protein 7.91g 2.26g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 0.44g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 28.22g Barley
Calories 718kcal 123kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g 0.28g Barley
Fiber 8.6g 3.8g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 11mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 1.33mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 22mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 54mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 93mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 3mg Barley
Zinc 1.3mg 0.82mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.105mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.259mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 8.6µg Barley
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Barley
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.01mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.083mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.062mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 2.063mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.135mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.115mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 16µg Barley
Vitamin K 0.8µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.038mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg 0.077mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.083mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg 0.154mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg 0.084mg Barley
Methionine 0.023mg 0.043mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.127mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg 0.111mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg 0.051mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 0.093g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 0.057g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.214g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
43%
Macadamia
10%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
24%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.968g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.