Macadamia vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between macadamia and barley
- Macadamia has more manganese, vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin B5; however, barley is higher in selenium, fiber, zinc, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Macadamia covers your daily manganese needs 95% more than barley.
- Barley contains 25 times less saturated fat than macadamia. Macadamia contains 12.061g of saturated fat, while barley contains 0.482g.
- The glycemic index of barley is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +157.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +947.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +3194.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +431.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +594.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19858.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 58.877g | 0.295g | 146% |
| Fats | 75.77g | 2.3g | 113% |
| Manganese | 4.131mg | 1.943mg | 95% |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 37.7µg | 62% |
| Saturated fat | 12.061g | 0.482g | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 0.646mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 17.3g | 35% |
| Copper | 0.756mg | 0.498mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 13.82g | 73.48g | 20% |
| Calories | 718kcal | 354kcal | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 2.77mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 4.604mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 264mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 0.282mg | 10% |
| Protein | 7.91g | 12.48g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.285mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 0.318mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 1.108g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 368mg | 452mg | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 133mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3.69mg | 3.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.22g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.579g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
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.