Barley vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and green bean:
- Both green bean and barley are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Barley has more thiamin and niacin.
- Barley is a great source of iron and protein.
- Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Barley is high in calories and green bean has 91% less calories than barley - green bean has 31 calories per 100 grams and barley has 352 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to green bean for fat. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 76% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and green bean has 91% less carbohydrates than barley - green bean has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both green bean and barley are high in dietary fiber. Barley has 478% more dietary fiber than green bean - green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Green bean and barley contain similar amounts of sugar - green bean has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and barley has 0.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 442% more protein than green bean - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and barley has 9.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both green bean and barley are low in saturated fat - green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and barley has 0.24g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than barley - green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Green bean has 34 times more Vitamin A than barley - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and barley has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Green bean and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean has 18 times more Vitamin K than barley - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more thiamin and niacin. Both barley and green bean contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Barley | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Green bean has 28% more calcium than barley - green bean has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Barley is a great source of iron and it has 143% more iron than green bean - green bean has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both green bean and barley are high in potassium. Barley has 33% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg 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 | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 379 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | 640 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 69 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both barley and green bean contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Barley | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.069 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, barley has more linoleic acid than green bean per 100 grams.
| Barley | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 0.044 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Barley or Green Bean .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does green bean or barley contain more calories in 100 grams?Barley is high in calories and green bean has 90% less calories than barley - green bean has 31 calories in 100g and barley has 352 calories.
Does green bean or barley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and green bean has 90% fewer carbohydrates than barley - green bean has 7g of carbs for 100g and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
Does green bean or barley contain more potassium?
Both green bean and barley are high in potassium. Barley has 30% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and barley has 280mg of potassium.