Barley vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and shrimp:
- Both barley and shrimp are high in protein.
- Barley has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Barley has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Barley is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Barley is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than barley - barley has 352 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to shrimp per calorie. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 9% |
| Fat | 3% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 99% less carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Barley and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - barley has 0.8g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both barley and shrimp are high in protein. Shrimp has 37% more protein than barley - barley has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both barley and shrimp are low in saturated fat - barley has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and barley are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Barley has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 53 times more Vitamin A than barley - barley has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Barley and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Barley and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both barley and shrimp contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Barley | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 86% more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Barley is a great source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than shrimp - barley has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Barley is a great source of potassium and it has 148% more potassium than shrimp - barley has 280mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, barley has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than barley per 100 grams.
| Barley | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.07 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.068 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, barley has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Barley | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.095 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 0.101 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 shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Barley is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than barley - barley has 352 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is barley or shrimp better for protein?
Both barley and shrimp are high in protein. Shrimp has 40% more protein than barley - barley has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does barley or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 100% fewer carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.