Pork vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pork and Barley?
- Pork is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, yet Barley is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Iron, and Magnesium.
- Barley's daily need coverage for Manganese is 84% higher.
- Barley contains less Cholesterol.
We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 SeleniumSelenium | +20.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +375% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +313.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +582.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21488.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +96.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +505.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +513% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1998.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -90.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.108g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 242kcal | 354kcal |
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| Protein | 27.32g | 12.48g |
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| Fats | 13.92g | 2.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 56.18g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 73.48g |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 53IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 133mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 423mg | 452mg |
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| Iron | 0.87mg | 3.6mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.8g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 17.3g |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.498mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 2.77mg |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 264mg |
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| Sodium | 62mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 1.943mg |
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 37.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.646mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 4.604mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.282mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.318mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 93.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.23g | 0.482g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.19g | 0.295g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 1.108g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.424mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0.848mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0.465mg |
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| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.7mg |
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| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.612mg |
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| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.281mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
56%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.748g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals