Barley vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Barley and Chocolate cake
- Chocolate cake has less Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
- Barley covers your daily Manganese needs 72% more than Chocolate cake.
- Chocolate cake contains 11 times less Fiber than Barley. Barley contains 17.3g of Fiber, while Chocolate cake contains 1.6g.
- Barley has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Barley, hulled and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +315.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +222.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +301.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +149.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +593.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +216.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +358.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +304.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +675.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.1% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +135.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +556.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +158.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -91.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1947.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +149.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 354kcal | 371kcal |
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| Protein | 12.48g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 2.3g | 15.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 56.18g | 51.8g |
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| Carbs | 73.48g | 53.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg |
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| Magnesium | 133mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 452mg | 140mg |
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| Iron | 3.6mg | 1.61mg |
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| Sugar | 0.8g |
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| Fiber | 17.3g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.207mg |
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| Zinc | 2.77mg | 0.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 264mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 315mg |
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| Vitamin A | 22IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.57mg |
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.28mg |
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 128.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.482g | 5.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295g | 6.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 2.761g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.068mg |
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| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.202mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.24mg |
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| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.407mg |
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| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.268mg |
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| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.116mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.265mg |
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| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.12mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.948g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
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.