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Smoothie vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between smoothie and barley

  • Smoothie has more vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, while barley has more fiber, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Barley's daily need coverage for fiber is 69% higher.
  • The amount of sugar in barley is lower.
  • Barley has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barley is 28, while the glycemic index of smoothie is 44.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Barley
9
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 +24.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1783.3%
Contains more IronIron +2300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.6%

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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Barley
9
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +464.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +287.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 WaterWater +856.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +923%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +800.5%
Contains more OtherOther +576.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Barley DV% diff.
Manganese 1.943mg 84%
Selenium 37.7µg 69%
Fiber 0g 17.3g 69%
Copper 0.498mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 54%
Iron 0.15mg 3.6mg 43%
Phosphorus 264mg 38%
Magnesium 133mg 32%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Zinc 2.77mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 4.604mg 24%
Protein 1.22g 12.48g 23%
Carbs 8.16g 73.48g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.318mg 18%
Calories 37kcal 354kcal 16%
Potassium 24mg 452mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 6%
Folate 19µg 5%
Fats 0g 2.3g 4%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Saturated fat 0g 0.482g 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Sodium 29mg 12mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 33mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 1%
Net carbs 8.16g 56.18g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 0.8g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie 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
11%
Smoothie
33%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.