Barley vs Cocoa solids - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Barley and Cocoa solids different?
- Barley is higher in Vitamin B1, and Selenium, however Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 366% higher.
- Barley contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Cocoa solids. While Barley contains 0.646mg of Vitamin B1, Cocoa solids contain only 0.078mg.
- Barley has less Saturated Fat.
Barley, hulled and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened are the varieties used in this article.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Sodium
-42.9%
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Calcium
+287.9%
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Iron
+285%
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Magnesium
+275.2%
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Phosphorus
+178%
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Potassium
+237.2%
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Zinc
+145.8%
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Copper
+660.6%
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-42.9%
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Calcium
+287.9%
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Iron
+285%
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Magnesium
+275.2%
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Phosphorus
+178%
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Potassium
+237.2%
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Zinc
+145.8%
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Copper
+660.6%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+470%
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Vitamin B1
+728.2%
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Vitamin B2
+18.3%
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Vitamin B3
+110.7%
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Vitamin B5
+11%
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Vitamin B6
+169.5%
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Folate
+68.4%
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Vitamin K
+13.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.254
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+470%
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Vitamin B1
+728.2%
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Vitamin B2
+18.3%
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Vitamin B3
+110.7%
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Vitamin B5
+11%
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Vitamin B6
+169.5%
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Folate
+68.4%
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Vitamin K
+13.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.254
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+26.9%
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Water
+214.7%
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Protein
+57.1%
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Fats
+495.7%
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+152.2%
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
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2.3 g
Protein:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
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5.8 g
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Carbs
+26.9%
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+214.7%
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Protein
+57.1%
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+495.7%
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+152.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-94%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+151.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1449.2%
Saturated Fat:
0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.108 g
Saturated Fat:
8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.44 g
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-94%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+151.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1449.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 56.18g | 20.9g |
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Protein | 12.48g | 19.6g |
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Fats | 2.3g | 13.7g |
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Carbs | 73.48g | 57.9g |
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Calories | 354kcal | 228kcal |
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Sugar | 0.8g | 1.75g |
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Fiber | 17.3g | 37g |
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Calcium | 33mg | 128mg |
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Iron | 3.6mg | 13.86mg |
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Magnesium | 133mg | 499mg |
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Phosphorus | 264mg | 734mg |
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Potassium | 452mg | 1524mg |
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Sodium | 12mg | 21mg |
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Zinc | 2.77mg | 6.81mg |
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Copper | 0.498mg | 3.788mg |
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Vitamin A | 22IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.078mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.241mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 2.185mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.254mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.118mg |
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Folate | 19µg | 32µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.5µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.293mg |
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Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.776mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.76mg |
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Leucine | 0.848mg | 1.189mg |
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Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.983mg |
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Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.202mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.941mg |
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Valine | 0.612mg | 1.177mg |
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Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.339mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.482g | 8.07g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295g | 4.57g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.44g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet |
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Low Calories diet |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%

16%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%

352%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.588g)
Which food is cheaper?

Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)