Barley vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and fennel:
- Both fennel and barley are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Barley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Barley is a great source of iron and protein.
- Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than barley.
- Fennel is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Barley is high in calories and fennel has 91% less calories than barley - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and barley has 352 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is heavier in carbs and similar to fennel for protein and fat. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for fennel, 14:81:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 81% |
| Fat | 3% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and fennel has 91% less carbohydrates than barley - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both fennel and barley are high in dietary fiber. Barley has 403% more dietary fiber than fennel - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fennel and barley contain similar amounts of sugar - fennel has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and barley has 0.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 699% more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and barley has 9.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both fennel and barley are low in saturated fat - fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and barley has 0.24g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fennel has signficantly more Vitamin C than barley - fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fennel has 47 times more Vitamin A than barley - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and barley has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Fennel and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has 27 times more Vitamin K than barley - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both barley and fennel contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Barley | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fennel is a great source of calcium and it has 69% more calcium than barley - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Barley is a great source of iron and it has 242% more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both fennel and barley are high in potassium. Fennel has 48% more potassium than barley - fennel has 414mg of potassium per 100 grams and barley has 280mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Barley | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 578 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | 607 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, barley has more linoleic acid than fennel per 100 grams.
| Barley | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 0.169 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does fennel or barley contain more calories in 100 grams?Barley is high in calories and fennel has 90% less calories than barley - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and barley has 352 calories.
Does fennel or barley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and fennel has 90% fewer carbohydrates than barley - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
Does fennel or barley contain more potassium?
Both fennel and barley are high in potassium. Fennel has 50% more potassium than barley - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and barley has 280mg of potassium.