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Pearl barley vs Quinoa, raw: nutrition comparison
Per 100 g: 337 kcal for Pearl barley, versus 362 kcal for Quinoa, raw, a difference of 25 kcal. The full breakdown, nutrient by nutrient, from the FSVO database V7.1.
Pearl barley
Other cereal products100 g

Protein9.1 g
9.1 g
Fat2 g
2 g
Vitamin D0 µg
0 µg
Omega-30 g
0 g
Energy337 kcal
337 kcal
Protein−4.2 g
Fat−4.6 g
Vitamin Dequal
Omega-3−0.3 g
Energy−25 kcal
Quinoa, raw
Other cereal products100 g

Protein13.3 g
13.3 g
Fat6.6 g
6.6 g
Vitamin D0 µg
0 µg
Omega-30.3 g
0.3 g
Energy362 kcal
362 kcal
Highest folate content
Quinoa, raw contains 85 µg more folate per 100 g.
Highest magnesium content
Quinoa, raw contains 109 mg more magnesium per 100 g.
Highest potassium content
Quinoa, raw contains 500 mg more potassium per 100 g.
Full comparison, nutrient by nutrient
Per 100 g. In green: the higher of the two contents. “n/a”: not available in the source.
| Per 100 g | Pearl barley | Quinoa, raw |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Energy | 337 kcal | 362 kcal |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 13.3 g |
| Fat | 2 g | 6.6 g |
| of which saturated fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g |
| of which polyunsaturated | 0.6 g | 2.5 g |
| of which omega-3 | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g | 58.2 g |
| of which sugars | 1.4 g | 3.1 g |
| Dietary fibre | 13.4 g | 8.3 g |
| Water | 10.8 g | 11.4 g |
| Alcohol | 0 g | 0 g |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 18 mg | 41 mg |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 3.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 71 mg | 180 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg | 420 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 800 mg |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 1 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 2.9 mg |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 1 mg |
| Folate | 50 µg | 135 µg |
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