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Pecan vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pecan and barley?

  • Pecan is richer in manganese, copper, zinc, and vitamin B5, yet barley is richer in selenium, fiber, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 111% higher.
  • Pecan has 13 times more saturated fat than barley. Pecan has 6.18g of saturated fat, while barley has 0.482g.
  • Pecan has a lower glycemic index than barley.

We used Nuts, pecans and Barley, hulled types in this comparison.

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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.
Pecan
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Barley
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 95% 9.9% 40% 135% 166% 76% 113% 1.6% 253% 206%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +141%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +131.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.2%
Contains more IronIron +42.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +892.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~133mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~264mg

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.
Pecan
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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Barley
3
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% 0.33% 11% 0% 162% 66% 86% 17% 73% 0% 5.5% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +206%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +59.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +294.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.646mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
1
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Barley
4
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 FatsFats +3029.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +430.2%
Contains more WaterWater +168.2%
Contains more OtherOther +55.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
2
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Barley
1
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13730.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1850.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan Barley DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 1.108g 137%
Manganese 4.5mg 1.943mg 111%
Fats 71.97g 2.3g 107%
Monounsaturated fat 40.801g 0.295g 101%
Copper 1.2mg 0.498mg 78%
Selenium 3.8µg 37.7µg 62%
Fiber 9.6g 17.3g 31%
Saturated fat 6.18g 0.482g 26%
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 4.604mg 21%
Carbs 13.86g 73.48g 20%
Calories 691kcal 354kcal 17%
Zinc 4.53mg 2.77mg 16%
Iron 2.53mg 3.6mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.282mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.285mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.318mg 8%
Choline 40.5mg 7%
Protein 9.17g 12.48g 7%
Vitamin E 1.4mg 0.57mg 6%
Calcium 70mg 33mg 4%
Magnesium 121mg 133mg 3%
Phosphorus 277mg 264mg 2%
Folate 22µg 19µg 1%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2.2µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.646mg 1%
Sodium 0mg 12mg 1%
Potassium 410mg 452mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 56.18g N/A
Sugar 3.97g 0.8g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0.424mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 0.848mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 0.465mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.7mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0.612mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 0.281mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan Barley
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Pecan
33%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.698g)
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)
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.

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.