Barley HulledvsFish Tilapia
🎯When to Eat What
Goal-based picks for Barley Hulled vs Fish Tilapia
Go with Fish Tilapia at just 96 kcal per 100g — 73% fewer calories.
Barley Hulled will keep you satisfied longer with 17.3g fiber, 12.5g protein — fat and protein slow digestion while fiber adds bulk, keeping hunger at bay.
Fish Tilapia packs 20.1g of protein per 100g (84% of calories from protein) — the better pick for muscle growth and recovery.
Barley Hulled is the heart-friendlier option with lower saturated fat, less sodium, more fiber, more potassium.
Barley Hulled provides 452mg of potassium per 100g — important for muscle function, hydration, and blood pressure.
Fish Tilapia has only 0g of carbs per 100g, making it the clear choice for low-carb and ketogenic diets.
🔥Calorie Breakdown
💪Macronutrient Comparison
📊Full Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Barley Hulled | Fish Tilapia | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💪Macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 354kcal18% | 96kcal5% | +258kcal |
| Protein | 13g25% | 20g40% | <0.1g |
| Total Fat | 2.3g3% | 1.7g2% | +0.60g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.48g2% | 0.58g3% | <0.1g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg0% | 50mg17% | <0.1mg |
| Carbohydrates | 74g27% | 0g0% | +74g |
| Dietary Fiber | 17g62% | 0g0% | +17g |
| Sugars | 0.80g | 0g | +0.80g |
| ✨Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 1.0mcg0% | 0mcg0% | +1.0mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0mg0% | 0mg0% | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg0% | 3.1mcg16% | <0.1mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg4% | 0.40mg3% | +0.17mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.2mcg2% | 1.4mcg1% | +0.80mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg19% | 0.16mg10% | +0.16mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0mcg0% | 1.6mcg66% | <0.1mcg |
| Folate | 19mcg5% | 24mcg6% | <0.1mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.65mg54% | <0.1mg3% | +0.60mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.28mg22% | <0.1mg5% | +0.22mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.6mg29% | 3.9mg24% | +0.70mg |
| 🔶Minerals | |||
| Sodium | 12mg1% | 52mg2% | <0.1mg |
| Calcium | 33mg3% | 10mg1% | +23mg |
| Iron | 3.6mg20% | 0.56mg3% | +3.0mg |
| Potassium | 452mg10% | 302mg6% | +150mg |
| Phosphorus | 264mg21% | 170mg14% | +94mg |
| Magnesium | 133mg32% | 27mg6% | +106mg |
| Zinc | 2.8mg25% | 0.33mg3% | +2.4mg |
| Copper | 0.50mg55% | <0.1mg8% | +0.42mg |
| Manganese | 1.9mg84% | <0.1mg2% | +1.9mg |
| Selenium | 38mcg69% | 42mcg76% | <0.1mcg |
🔬Nutritional Analysis
Calories: Fish Tilapia is significantly lower in calories at just 96 kcal per 100g compared to 354 kcal for Barley Hulled — that's 269% fewer calories, making Fish Tilapia the better choice for calorie-conscious diets.
Protein: Fish Tilapia provides more protein with 20.1g versus 12.5g per 100g. In terms of protein-to-calorie efficiency, Fish Tilapia offers better value for building and maintaining muscle.
Fat: Barley Hulled has more fat (2.3g vs 1.7g per 100g), but the combination of fat and protein makes it more satiating — dietary fat helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and supports hormone balance.
Key Vitamins: The most notable vitamin differences are in Vitamin A (Barley Hulled: 1mcg vs 0mcg), Vitamin D (Fish Tilapia: 3.1mcg vs 0mcg), Vitamin B12 (Fish Tilapia: 1.58mcg vs 0mcg).
Key Minerals: Notable mineral differences include Manganese (Barley Hulled: 1.94mg vs 0.037mg), Zinc (Barley Hulled: 2.77mg vs 0.33mg), Copper (Barley Hulled: 0.498mg vs 0.075mg).
Diet Suitability: Fish Tilapia fits a low-carb or keto diet. Fish Tilapia fits a high-protein diet. Both fit a low-fat diet. Both fit a low-sodium diet. Barley Hulled fits a high-fiber diet.