Barley vs. Nutmeg
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Nutmeg
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
nutmeg
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and nutmeg:
- Both barley and nutmeg are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Barley has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, nutmeg contains more folate.
- Barley is a great source of protein.
- Nutmeg has more beta-carotene than barley, however, barley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than nutmeg.
- Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both barley and nutmeg are high in calories. Nutmeg has 49% more calories than barley - barley has 352 calories per 100 grams and nutmeg has 525 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to nutmeg per calorie. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for nutmeg, 3:37:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 37% |
| Fat | 3% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both barley and nutmeg are high in carbohydrates. Barley has 58% more carbohydrates than nutmeg - barley has 77.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutmeg has 49.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both barley and nutmeg are high in dietary fiber. Nutmeg has 33% more dietary fiber than barley - barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutmeg has 20.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Barley and nutmeg contain similar amounts of sugar - barley has 0.8g of sugar per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 70% more protein than nutmeg - barley has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and nutmeg has 5.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Nutmeg is high in saturated fat and barley has 99% less saturated fat than nutmeg - barley has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutmeg has 25.9g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutmeg has more Vitamin C than barley - nutmeg has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Barley and nutmeg contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - barley has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutmeg has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Barley and nutmeg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Barley and nutmeg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, nutmeg contains more folate. Both barley and nutmeg contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Barley | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 1.299 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 76 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium and it has 534% more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutmeg has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Both barley and nutmeg are high in iron. Nutmeg has 22% more iron than barley - barley has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of iron.
potassium
Both barley and nutmeg are high in potassium. Nutmeg has 25% more potassium than barley - barley has 280mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutmeg has 350mg 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, nutmeg has more beta-carotene than barley per 100 grams, however, barley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than nutmeg per 100 grams.
| Barley | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 28 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both barley and nutmeg contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Barley | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.35 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 0.35 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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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does barley or nutmeg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both barley and nutmeg are high in calories. Nutmeg has 50% more calories than barley - barley has 352 calories in 100g and nutmeg has 525 calories.
Does barley or nutmeg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both barley and nutmeg are high in carbohydrates. barley has 60% more carbohydrates than nutmeg - barley has 77.7g of carbs for 100g and nutmeg has 49.3g of carbohydrates.
Does barley or nutmeg contain more calcium?
Nutmeg is a rich source of calcium and it has 530% more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutmeg has 184mg of calcium.
Does barley or nutmeg contain more iron?
Both barley and nutmeg are high in iron. Nutmeg has 20% more iron than barley - barley has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and nutmeg has 3mg of iron.
Does barley or nutmeg contain more potassium?
Both barley and nutmeg are high in potassium. Nutmeg has 30% more potassium than barley - barley has 280mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutmeg has 350mg of potassium.