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Barley vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between barley and candy bar

  • Barley has more selenium, fiber, vitamin B1, iron, and manganese, while candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, vitamin E, and vitamin B3.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11745% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 8 times less selenium than barley. Barley contains 37.7µg of selenium, while candy bar contains 4.7µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in barley is lower.
  • Barley has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barley is 28, while the glycemic index of candy bar is 51.

The food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Candies, peanut bar.

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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.
Barley
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 95% 9.9% 40% 135% 166% 76% 113% 1.6% 253% 206%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.9%
Contains more IronIron +271.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +702.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
~equal in Potassium ~407mg

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.
Barley
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 11% 0% 162% 66% 86% 17% 73% 0% 5.5% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +546%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +619.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48013.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +294.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
3
12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55%
Contains more WaterWater +490%
Contains more OtherOther +27.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1365.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
1
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5568.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +861.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 153mg 11745%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 10.65g 64%
Selenium 37.7µg 4.7µg 60%
Fiber 17.3g 4.1g 53%
Fats 2.3g 33.7g 48%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.1mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 16.721g 41%
Iron 3.6mg 0.97mg 33%
Copper 0.498mg 0.774mg 31%
Manganese 1.943mg 1.243mg 30%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4.1mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 7.922mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.482g 4.678g 19%
Folate 19µg 75µg 14%
Zinc 2.77mg 3.94mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.83mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.14mg 11%
Carbs 73.48g 47.4g 9%
Calories 354kcal 522kcal 8%
Protein 12.48g 15.5g 6%
Sodium 12mg 156mg 6%
Phosphorus 264mg 308mg 6%
Calcium 33mg 78mg 5%
Magnesium 133mg 110mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 452mg 407mg 1%
Net carbs 56.18g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 42.22g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Candy bar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Barley
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/nutrients
  2. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.