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Vine spinach (basella) vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Barley

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, Manganese, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, however, Barley is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 113% more than Barley.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinespinach, (basella), raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 33% 45% 45% 36% 12% 22% 3.1% 96% 4.4%
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 16% 3.3% 8.2% 50% 35% 22% 23% 0.39% 34% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +195.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +890.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +448.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +183.8%
Contains more IronIron +10.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +975%
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~54mg

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 340% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 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% 0.42% 0.2% 0% 21% 14% 39% 8.1% 27% 0% 2% 12% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +114185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +775%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +312.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Barley
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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 WaterWater +35.3%
Contains more OtherOther +400%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.6%
Contains more FatsFats +46.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +730%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Barley Opinion
Calories 19kcal 123kcal Barley
Protein 1.8g 2.26g Barley
Fats 0.3g 0.44g Barley
Vitamin C 102mg 0mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 3.4g 24.42g Barley
Carbs 3.4g 28.22g Barley
Magnesium 65mg 22mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 109mg 11mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 93mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.33mg Barley
Sugar 0.28g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.8g Barley
Copper 0.107mg 0.105mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.82mg Barley
Phosphorus 52mg 54mg Barley
Sodium 24mg 3mg Barley
Vitamin A 8000IU 7IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.01mg Barley
Manganese 0.735mg 0.259mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 8.6µg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.083mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.062mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.063mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.135mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.115mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 0.8µg Barley
Folate 140µg 16µg Vine spinach (basella)
Choline 13.4mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.093g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g Barley
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.038mg Barley
Threonine 0.055mg 0.077mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.083mg Barley
Leucine 0.101mg 0.154mg Barley
Lysine 0.086mg 0.084mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.043mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.127mg Barley
Valine 0.065mg 0.111mg Barley
Histidine 0.039mg 0.051mg Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Barley
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
10%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
24%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.