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Parsley vs. Barley flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between parsley and barley flour?

  • Parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and folate, yet barley flour is higher in selenium, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 1365% more.
  • The glycemic index of parsley is lower.

We used Parsley, fresh and Barley flour or meal 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 9.6% 27% 101% 114% 55% 127% 0.52% 135% 206%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +331.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.3%
Contains more IronIron +131.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +410.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +546.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37600%

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
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% 11% 0% 93% 26% 118% 8.7% 91% 0% 5.5% 6% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +74445.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +377.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +195.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
11% 75% 12%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 74.52 g
Water: 12.11 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more WaterWater +624.3%
Contains more OtherOther +73.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +253.5%
Contains more FatsFats +102.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1077.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.335 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.771 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +521.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Barley flour DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1640µg 2.2µg 1365%
Vitamin C 133mg 0mg 148%
Selenium 0.1µg 37.7µg 68%
Vitamin A 421µg 0µg 47%
Iron 6.2mg 2.68mg 44%
Manganese 0.16mg 1.034mg 38%
Folate 152µg 8µg 36%
Phosphorus 58mg 296mg 34%
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 6.269mg 31%
Fiber 3.3g 10.1g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.37mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.396mg 24%
Carbs 6.33g 74.52g 23%
Copper 0.149mg 0.343mg 22%
Protein 2.97g 10.5g 15%
Calories 36kcal 345kcal 15%
Magnesium 50mg 96mg 11%
Calcium 138mg 32mg 11%
Zinc 1.07mg 2mg 8%
Potassium 554mg 309mg 7%
Choline 12.8mg 37.8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.145mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.771g 4%
Sodium 56mg 4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.75mg 0.57mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.132g 0.335g 1%
Fats 0.79g 1.6g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.114mg 1%
Net carbs 3.03g 64.42g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 0.8g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 0.205g 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.356mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.204mg 0.713mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0.391mg 0%
Methionine 0.042mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.589mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0.515mg 0%
Histidine 0.061mg 0.236mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsley Barley flour
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
379%
Parsley
29%
Barley flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
84%
Barley flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley flour
Barley flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley flour
Barley flour is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/nutrients
  2. Barley flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169739/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.