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Paprika vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Paprika and Barley

  • Paprika is richer than Barley in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Paprika is 274% higher.
  • Paprika contains 2910 times more Vitamin E than Barley. Paprika contains 29.1mg of Vitamin E , while Barley contains 0.01mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, paprika 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.
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Barley
Contains more Calcium +1981.8%
Contains more Iron +1489.5%
Contains more Magnesium +709.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +481.5%
Contains more Potassium +2351.6%
Contains more Zinc +428%
Contains more Copper +579%
Contains more Manganese +513.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Selenium +36.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Contains more Calcium +1981.8%
Contains more Iron +1489.5%
Contains more Magnesium +709.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +481.5%
Contains more Potassium +2351.6%
Contains more Zinc +428%
Contains more Copper +579%
Contains more Manganese +513.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Selenium +36.5%

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.
Paprika
10
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0
Barley
Contains more Vitamin A +703528.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +290900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1883.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1759.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1761.7%
Contains more Folate +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +9937.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 21% 15% 39% 9% 27% 12% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +703528.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +290900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1883.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1759.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1761.7%
Contains more Folate +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +9937.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Barley
Contains more Protein +525.7%
Contains more Fats +2829.5%
Contains more Carbs +91.3%
Contains more Other +2664.3%
Contains more Water +512.1%
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +525.7%
Contains more Fats +2829.5%
Contains more Carbs +91.3%
Contains more Other +2664.3%
Contains more Water +512.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Barley
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2873.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3529%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2873.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3529%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Barley Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 24.42g Barley
Protein 14.14g 2.26g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 0.44g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 28.22g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 123kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 0.28g Barley
Fiber 34.9g 3.8g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 11mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 1.33mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 22mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 54mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 93mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 3mg Barley
Zinc 4.33mg 0.82mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.105mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.259mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 8.6µg Barley
Vitamin A 49254IU 7IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 0µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.01mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.083mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.062mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 2.063mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.135mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.115mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 16µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.8µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.038mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.077mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.083mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.154mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg 0.084mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.043mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.127mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.111mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.051mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.093g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.057g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.214g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Barley
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
415%
Paprika
10%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
24%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.047g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients
  2. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170285/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.