Somen noodles vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between somen noodles and barley
- Somen noodles has less vitamin B3, iron, copper, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B1 than barley.
- Barley covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 12% more than somen noodles.
- Somen noodles has 54 times more sodium than barley. While somen noodles has 161mg of sodium, barley has only 3mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked and Barley, pearled, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +220.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +155.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +320% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +272.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +315% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2026.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +784.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
27.54 g
Water:
67.91 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
2.26 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
68.8 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~28.22g
~equal in
Water
~68.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.093 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.214 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +171.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.097mg | 2.063mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.33mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.105mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.115mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 3mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.82mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.083mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Folate | 2µg | 16µg | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 2.26g | 3% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 93mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.172mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.214g | 1% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 123kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.44g | 0% |
| Carbs | 27.54g | 28.22g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.54g | 24.42g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.28g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.251mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.093g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.021g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.106mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.155mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.274mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.194mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.171mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.081mg | 0.051mg | 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
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10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Somen noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Somen noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Somen noodles is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)