Barley vs. Pecan
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Pecan
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
pecan
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and pecan:
- Both pecan and barley are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Pecan has more beta-carotene than barley, however, barley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pecan.
- Pecan has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, barley contains more niacin.
- Pecan is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Pecan (Nuts, pecans) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pecan and barley are high in calories. Pecan has 96% more calories than barley - pecan has 691 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 pecan per calorie. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for pecan, 5:8:88 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 8% |
| Fat | 3% | 88% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and pecan has 82% less carbohydrates than barley - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pecan and barley are high in dietary fiber. Barley has 63% more dietary fiber than pecan - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pecan and barley contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and barley has 0.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both pecan and barley are high in protein. Pecan is very similar to pecan for protein - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and barley has 9.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and barley has 96% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and barley has 0.24g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pecan has more Vitamin C than barley - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pecan and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and barley has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pecan and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pecan and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, barley contains more niacin. Both barley and pecan contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Barley | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 1.167 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.863 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and it has 141% more calcium than barley - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Both pecan and barley are high in iron. Pecan is very similar to barley for iron - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both pecan and barley are high in potassium. Pecan has 46% more potassium than barley - pecan has 410mg 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, pecan has more beta-carotene than barley per 100 grams, however, barley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pecan per 100 grams.
| Barley | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 29 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | 17 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than barley per 100 grams.
| Barley | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.986 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.986 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than barley per 100 grams.
| Barley | Pecan | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 20.628 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.069 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 20.697 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 pecan or barley contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pecan and barley are high in calories. Pecan has 100% more calories than barley - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and barley has 352 calories.
Does pecan or barley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and pecan has 80% fewer carbohydrates than barley - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
Does pecan or barley contain more calcium?
Pecan is a rich source of calcium and it has 140% more calcium than barley - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
Does pecan or barley contain more iron?
Both pecan and barley are high in iron. Pecan is very similar to barley for iron - pecan has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.
Does pecan or barley contain more potassium?
Both pecan and barley are high in potassium. Pecan has 50% more potassium than barley - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and barley has 280mg of potassium.