Soy Milk vs. Barley
Nutrition comparison of Soy Milk and Barley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soy milk
versus
barley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy milk and barley:
- Barley has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, soy milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Barley is a great source of iron, potassium and protein.
- Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Soy milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) and Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Barley is high in calories and soy milk has 88% less calories than barley - barley has 352 calories per 100 grams and soy milk has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soy milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to barley per calorie. Soy milk has a macronutrient ratio of 24:46:31 and for barley, 11:86:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soy Milk | Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 86% |
| Fat | 31% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and soy milk has 94% less carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 77 times more dietary fiber than soy milk - barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Barley and soy milk contain similar amounts of sugar - barley has 0.8g of sugar per 100 grams and soy milk has 3.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 281% more protein than soy milk - barley has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and soy milk has 2.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both barley and soy milk are low in saturated fat - barley has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.21g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Soy milk has 54 times more Vitamin A than barley - barley has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Soy milk has more Vitamin D than barley - soy milk has 3.7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Barley and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Barley and soy milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy milk has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, soy milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both soy milk and barley contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Soy Milk | Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.191 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.184 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 4.604 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.282 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031 MG | 0.26 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Soy milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 324% more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Barley is a great source of iron and it has 495% more iron than soy milk - barley has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Barley is a great source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than soy milk - barley has 280mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy milk has 122mg 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, both soy milk and barley contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Soy Milk | Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 160 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both soy milk and barley contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Soy Milk | Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.055 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both soy milk and barley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Soy Milk | Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.584 G | 0.505 G |
| Total | 0.584 G | 0.505 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 barley or soy milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Barley is high in calories and soy milk has 90% less calories than barley - barley has 352 calories in 100g and soy milk has 43 calories.
Does barley or soy milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and soy milk has 90% fewer carbohydrates than barley - barley has 77.7g of carbs for 100g and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does barley or soy milk contain more calcium?
Soy milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than barley - barley has 29mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.