Barley vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and mushroom:
- Both barley and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Barley has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Barley is a great source of iron and protein.
- Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Barley is high in calories and mushroom has 94% less calories than barley - barley has 352 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 47% |
| Fat | 3% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 96% less carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 14 times more dietary fiber than mushroom - barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Barley and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - barley has 0.8g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 221% more protein than mushroom - barley has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both barley and mushroom are low in saturated fat - barley has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than barley - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Barley and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - barley has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than barley - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Barley and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Barley and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, mushroom contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both barley and mushroom contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Barley | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Barley has 867% more calcium than mushroom - barley has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Barley is a great source of iron and it has 400% more iron than mushroom - barley has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both barley and mushroom are high in potassium. Barley is very similar to barley for potassium - barley has 280mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, barley has more linoleic acid than mushroom per 100 grams.
| Barley | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 0.16 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 barley or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Barley is high in calories and mushroom has 90% less calories than barley - barley has 352 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is barley or mushroom better for protein?
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 220% more protein than mushroom - barley has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does barley or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and mushroom has 100% fewer carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does barley or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both barley and mushroom are high in potassium. Barley is very similar to barley for potassium - barley has 280mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.