Barley vs. Olives
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Olives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
olives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and olives:
- Both olives and barley are high in calories and iron.
- Barley has 8.3 times less saturated fat than olive.
- Barley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Barley is a great source of potassium and protein.
- Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Olive is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both olives and barley are high in calories. Barley has 203% more calories than olive - olive has 116 calories per 100 grams and barley has 352 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to olives per calorie. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for olives, 3:19:78 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 19% |
| Fat | 3% | 78% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and olive has 92% less carbohydrates than barley - olive has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 875% more dietary fiber than olive - olive has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Barley and olives contain similar amounts of sugar - barley has 0.8g of sugar per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than olive - olive has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and barley has 9.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Barley has 8.3 times less saturated fat than olive - olive has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and barley has 0.24g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Olive has more Vitamin C than barley - olive has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Olives and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - olive has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and barley has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Olive has 81 times more Vitamin E than barley - olive has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Olives and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - olive has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Barley | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.009 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Olive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 203% more calcium than barley - olive has 88mg of calcium per 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Both olives and barley are high in iron. Olive has 151% more iron than barley - olive has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Barley is a great source of potassium and it has 34 times more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg 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 | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 198 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | 510 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both barley and olives contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Barley | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.629 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 0.684 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 olives or barley contain more calories in 100 grams?Both olives and barley are high in calories. Barley has 200% more calories than olive - olive has 116 calories in 100g and barley has 352 calories.
Does olives or barley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and olive has 90% fewer carbohydrates than barley - olive has 6g of carbs for 100g and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
Does olives or barley contain more calcium?
Olive is a rich source of calcium and it has 200% more calcium than barley - olive has 88mg of calcium in 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
Does olives or barley contain more iron?
Both olives and barley are high in iron. Olive has 150% more iron than barley - olive has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.