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Cocoa solids vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cocoa solids and Barley

  • Barley contains less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B2 than Cocoa solids.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 409% higher.
  • Barley contains 87 times less Saturated Fat than Cocoa solids. Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of Saturated Fat, while Barley contains 0.093g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Barley, pearled, cooked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +1063.6%
Contains more Iron +942.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2168.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1259.3%
Contains more Potassium +1538.7%
Contains more Zinc +730.5%
Contains more Copper +3507.6%
Contains more Manganese +1381.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Contains more Calcium +1063.6%
Contains more Iron +942.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2168.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1259.3%
Contains more Potassium +1538.7%
Contains more Zinc +730.5%
Contains more Copper +3507.6%
Contains more Manganese +1381.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Barley
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.083
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.063
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.115
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 21% 15% 39% 9% 27% 12% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.083
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.063
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.115

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +767.3%
Contains more Fats +3013.6%
Contains more Carbs +105.2%
Contains more Other +1971.4%
Contains more Water +2193.3%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +767.3%
Contains more Fats +3013.6%
Contains more Carbs +105.2%
Contains more Other +1971.4%
Contains more Water +2193.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7917.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7917.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocoa solids Barley
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Barley Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 24.42g Barley
Protein 19.6g 2.26g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 0.44g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 28.22g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 123kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g 0.28g Barley
Fiber 37g 3.8g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 11mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 1.33mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 22mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 54mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 93mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 3mg Barley
Zinc 6.81mg 0.82mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.105mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.259mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 8.6µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Barley
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.01mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.083mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.062mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 2.063mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.135mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.115mg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 16µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.8µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.038mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.077mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.083mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 0.154mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg 0.084mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.043mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.127mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.111mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.051mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.093g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.057g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.214g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Barley
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cocoa solids
10%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
24%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.977g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/nutrients
  2. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170285/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.