Barley vs. Cheddar Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Cheddar Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
cheddar cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and cheddar cheese:
- Both barley and cheddar cheese are high in calories and protein.
- Barley has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Barley is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Cheddar cheese has more beta-carotene than barley, however, barley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cheddar cheese.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both barley and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 14% more calories than barley - barley has 352 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cheddar cheese per calorie. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for cheddar cheese, 23:3:74 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 3% |
| Fat | 3% | 74% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and cheddar cheese has 96% less carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Barley and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - barley has 0.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both barley and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Cheddar cheese has 131% more protein than barley - barley has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and barley has 99% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - barley has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Barley has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 336 times more Vitamin A than barley - barley has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than barley - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Barley and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Barley and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both barley and cheddar cheese contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Barley | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.428 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.41 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Barley is a great source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than cheddar cheese - barley has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Barley is a great source of potassium and it has 268% more potassium than cheddar cheese - barley has 280mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg 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, cheddar cheese has more beta-carotene than barley per 100 grams, however, barley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cheddar cheese per 100 grams.
| Barley | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 85 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than barley per 100 grams.
| Barley | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.114 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.001 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.142 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than barley per 100 grams.
| Barley | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 1.171 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.036 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 1.207 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) .
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FAQ
Does barley or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both barley and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 10% more calories than barley - barley has 352 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does barley or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and cheddar cheese has 100% fewer carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does barley or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Cheddar cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.