Barley vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and pistachio:
- Both pistachio and barley are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Barley has 8.6 times less sugar than pistachio.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, barley contains more niacin.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and barley are high in calories. Pistachio has 63% more calories than barley - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and barley has 352 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to pistachio for protein. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 19% |
| Fat | 3% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 64% less carbohydrates than barley - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pistachio and barley are high in dietary fiber. Barley has 51% more dietary fiber than pistachio - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Barley has 8.6 times less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and barley has 0.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and barley are high in protein. Pistachio has 112% more protein than barley - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and barley has 9.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and barley has 96% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and barley has 0.24g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio has more Vitamin C than barley - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pistachio and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and barley has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has 107 times more Vitamin E than barley - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, barley contains more niacin. Both barley and pistachio contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Barley | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and it has 269% more calcium than barley - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Both pistachio and barley are high in iron. Pistachio has 61% more iron than barley - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and barley are high in potassium. Pistachio has 260% more potassium than barley - pistachio has 1007mg 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 | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 159 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | 1160 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than barley per 100 grams.
| Barley | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.212 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than barley per 100 grams.
| Barley | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 13.125 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 13.13 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 pistachio or barley contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and barley are high in calories. Pistachio has 60% more calories than barley - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and barley has 352 calories.
Does pistachio or barley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 60% fewer carbohydrates than barley - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or barley contain more calcium?
Pistachio is a rich source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than barley - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or barley contain more iron?
Both pistachio and barley are high in iron. Pistachio has 60% more iron than barley - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.
Does pistachio or barley contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and barley are high in potassium. Pistachio has 260% more potassium than barley - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and barley has 280mg of potassium.