Barley HulledvsTofu Fried

Tofu Fried has more protein, Tofu Fried is lower in calories, while Barley Hulled is leaner.

ðŸŽŊWhen to Eat What

Goal-based picks for Barley Hulled vs Tofu Fried

⚖ïļWatching your weight

Go with Tofu Fried at just 270 kcal per 100g — 24% fewer calories.

ðŸŦ„Staying full longer

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.

💊Building muscle

Tofu Fried packs 18.8g of protein per 100g (28% of calories from protein) — the better pick for muscle growth and recovery.

âĪïļHeart health

Barley Hulled is the heart-friendlier option with lower saturated fat, less sodium, more fiber, more potassium.

🍌Electrolytes & cramp prevention

Barley Hulled provides 452mg of potassium per 100g — important for muscle function, hydration, and blood pressure.

ðŸĶīBone strength

Tofu Fried provides 372mg of calcium per 100g — a much better source for bone health.

ðŸ”ĨCalorie Breakdown

Barley Hulled
354kcal
Protein14%
Carbs81%
Fat5%
Tofu Fried
270kcal
Protein26%
Carbs12%
Fat62%

💊Macronutrient Comparison

Barley HulledTofu Fried
ProteinB Wins
13g
19g
CarbohydratesA Wins
74g
8.9g
Total FatA Wins
2.3g
20g
Dietary FiberA Wins
17g
3.9g

📊Full Nutrition Comparison

NutrientBarley HulledTofu FriedDiff
💊Macronutrients
Calories354kcal18%270kcal14%+84kcal
Protein13g25%19g38%<0.1g
Total Fat2.3g3%20g26%<0.1g
Saturated Fat0.48g2%2.9g15%<0.1g
Trans Fat—0g—
Cholesterol0mg0%0mg0%—
Carbohydrates74g27%8.9g3%+65g
Dietary Fiber17g62%3.9g14%+13g
Sugars0.80g2.7g<0.1g
âœĻVitamins
Vitamin A1.0mcg0%1.0mcg0%—
Vitamin C0mg0%0mg0%—
Vitamin D0mcg0%0mcg0%—
Vitamin E0.57mg4%<0.1mg0%+0.53mg
Vitamin K2.2mcg2%7.8mcg7%<0.1mcg
Vitamin B60.32mg19%<0.1mg6%+0.22mg
Vitamin B120mcg0%0mcg0%—
Folate19mcg5%27mcg7%<0.1mcg
Thiamin (B1)0.65mg54%0.17mg14%+0.48mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.28mg22%<0.1mg4%+0.23mg
Niacin (B3)4.6mg29%0.10mg1%+4.5mg
ðŸ”ķMinerals
Sodium12mg1%16mg1%<0.1mg
Calcium33mg3%372mg29%<0.1mg
Iron3.6mg20%4.9mg27%<0.1mg
Potassium452mg10%146mg3%+306mg
Phosphorus264mg21%287mg23%<0.1mg
Magnesium133mg32%60mg14%+73mg
Zinc2.8mg25%2.0mg18%+0.78mg
Copper0.50mg55%0.40mg44%+<0.1mg
Manganese1.9mg84%1.5mg65%+0.44mg
Selenium38mcg69%29mcg52%+9.2mcg

🔎Nutritional Analysis

Calories: Tofu Fried is significantly lower in calories at just 270 kcal per 100g compared to 354 kcal for Barley Hulled — that's 31% fewer calories, making Tofu Fried the better choice for calorie-conscious diets.

Protein: Tofu Fried provides more protein with 18.8g versus 12.5g per 100g. In terms of protein-to-calorie efficiency, Tofu Fried offers better value for building and maintaining muscle.

Fat: Barley Hulled is the leaner option with 2.3g of total fat per 100g compared to 20.2g. Barley Hulled has less saturated fat (0.482g vs 2.92g).

Key Vitamins: The most notable vitamin differences are in Niacin (B3) (Barley Hulled: 4.6mg vs 0.1mg), Vitamin E (Barley Hulled: 0.57mg vs 0.04mg), Riboflavin (B2) (Barley Hulled: 0.285mg vs 0.05mg).

Key Minerals: Notable mineral differences include Calcium (Tofu Fried: 372mg vs 33mg), Potassium (Barley Hulled: 452mg vs 146mg), Magnesium (Barley Hulled: 133mg vs 60mg).

Diet Suitability: Barley Hulled fits a low-fat diet. Both fit a low-sodium diet. Barley Hulled fits a high-fiber diet.

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Data from USDA FoodData Central. All values per 100g.