Walnut vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are walnut and barley different?
- Walnut is higher in copper, manganese, folate, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, barley is richer in selenium, fiber, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for copper for walnut is 121% higher.
- Walnut contains 13 times more saturated fat than barley. While walnut contains 6.126g of saturated fat, barley contains only 0.482g.
- Walnut has a lower glycemic index (0) than barley (28).
Nuts, walnuts, english and Barley, hulled are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +197% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +218.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +669.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +415.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +89.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +309.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2735.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +436% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +131.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2928.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4157.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.1% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 47.174g | 1.108g | 307% |
| Copper | 1.586mg | 0.498mg | 121% |
| Fats | 65.21g | 2.3g | 97% |
| Manganese | 3.414mg | 1.943mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 4.9µg | 37.7µg | 60% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 17.3g | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 6.126g | 0.482g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.341mg | 0.646mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.933g | 0.295g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.125mg | 4.604mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 13.71g | 73.48g | 20% |
| Folate | 98µg | 19µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.537mg | 0.318mg | 17% |
| Calories | 654kcal | 354kcal | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 264mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.285mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.91mg | 3.6mg | 9% |
| Choline | 39.2mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 98mg | 33mg | 7% |
| Protein | 15.23g | 12.48g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.57mg | 0.282mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 158mg | 133mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 2.77mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.57mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.01g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Potassium | 441mg | 452mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.61g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.596mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.625mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.17mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.236mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.711mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.753mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.391mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 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
32%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.644g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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.