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Pineapple cake vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pineapple cake and barley

  • Pineapple cake has more vitamin B1; however, barley is higher in manganese, fiber, selenium, copper, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 12696% more than barley.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Barley
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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 +263.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +923.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +303.6%
Contains more IronIron +143.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +472.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +793.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +455.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +301.1%

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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Barley
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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 +6100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +286.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +835.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Barley
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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 +426.1%
Contains more WaterWater +242.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +256.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.5%
Contains more OtherOther +43.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Barley
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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 +1660.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +196.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Barley DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.646mg 12696%
Manganese 0.35mg 1.943mg 69%
Fiber 0.8g 17.3g 66%
Selenium 9.4µg 37.7µg 51%
Copper 0.087mg 0.498mg 46%
Magnesium 13mg 133mg 29%
Iron 1.48mg 3.6mg 27%
Phosphorus 82mg 264mg 26%
Zinc 0.31mg 2.77mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.318mg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 4.604mg 21%
Protein 3.5g 12.48g 18%
Fats 12.1g 2.3g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 1.108g 14%
Sodium 319mg 12mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.194g 0.295g 12%
Saturated fat 2.915g 0.482g 11%
Potassium 112mg 452mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.285mg 10%
Calcium 120mg 33mg 9%
Carbs 50.5g 73.48g 8%
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin A 62µg 1µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Folate 26µg 19µg 2%
Calories 319kcal 354kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.282mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 49.7g 56.18g N/A
Sugar 0.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.117mg 0.424mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.264mg 0.848mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0.465mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.7mg 0%
Valine 0.167mg 0.612mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0.281mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake 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
2952%
Pineapple cake
33%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.433g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.