Barley vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and chives:
- Both chives and barley are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Barley has more thiamin and niacin, however, chive contains more folate.
- Barley is a great source of iron and protein.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Barley is high in calories and chive has 91% less calories than barley - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and barley has 352 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to chives for fat. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for chives, 50:50:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 50% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 50% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and chive has 94% less carbohydrates than barley - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chives and barley are high in dietary fiber. Barley has 524% more dietary fiber than chive - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chives and barley contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and barley has 0.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 203% more protein than chive - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and barley has 9.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and barley are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and barley has 0.24g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than barley - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 217 times more Vitamin A than barley - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and barley has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chives and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 95 times more Vitamin K than barley - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more thiamin and niacin, however, chive contains more folate. Both barley and chives contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Barley | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 217% more calcium than barley - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Barley is a great source of iron and it has 56% more iron than chive - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and barley are high in potassium. Chive has a little more potassium (6%) than barley by weight - chive has 296mg 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 | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 2612 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | 323 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, barley has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chive per 100 grams.
| Barley | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.015 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, barley has more linoleic acid than chive per 100 grams.
| Barley | Chives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.252 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 0.252 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 chives or barley contain more calories in 100 grams?Barley is high in calories and chive has 90% less calories than barley - chive has 30 calories in 100g and barley has 352 calories.
Is chives or barley better for protein?
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 200% more protein than chive - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and barley has 9.9g of protein.
Does chives or barley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and chive has 90% fewer carbohydrates than barley - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or barley contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 220% more calcium than barley - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
Does chives or barley contain more potassium?
Both chives and barley are high in potassium. Chive has a little more potassium ( 10%) than barley by weight - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and barley has 280mg of potassium.