Parsley vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between parsley and barley
- Parsley has more vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, folate, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B5; however, barley is higher in selenium.
- Parsley covers your daily need for vitamin K, 1366% more than barley.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Parsley, fresh and Barley, pearled, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +127.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1154.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +495.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +366.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8500% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +204900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +685.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +345.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +417.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 0.8µg | 1366% |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 0mg | 148% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 1.33mg | 61% |
| Vitamin A | 421µg | 0µg | 47% |
| Folate | 152µg | 16µg | 34% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 8.6µg | 15% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 93mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 11mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 6.33g | 28.22g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 22mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 2.063mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.105mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 0.01mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.135mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.259mg | 4% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 123kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.062mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 3.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.115mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 2.26g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.057g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.79g | 0.44g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.214g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.03g | 24.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.85g | 0.28g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.132g | 0.093g | 0% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 13.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0.051mg | 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
379%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)