Pilaf vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pilaf and barley?
- Pilaf is richer in folate, yet barley is richer in fiber, manganese, copper, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Barley's daily need coverage for fiber is 64% higher.
- Pilaf has 109 times more sodium than barley. Pilaf has 1303mg of sodium, while barley has 12mg.
- Barley has a lower glycemic index than pilaf.
We used Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +151.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +315.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +174.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.4% |
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 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +153.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1015.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +227.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +340% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.9% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 17.3g | 64% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 12mg | 56% |
| Folate | 212µg | 19µg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 1.943mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.498mg | 37% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 133mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 2.77mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 264mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.285mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 3.6mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 4.604mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 37.7µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.282mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 452mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.318mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 1.108g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.57mg | 4% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 12.48g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.646mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 2.2µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 0.482g | 1% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 73.48g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.37g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 354kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 0.295g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.281mg | 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
47%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 1291mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals