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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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Barley
Barley
2
:
8
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Selenium +163.6%
Contains more Calcium +287.9%
Contains more Iron +285%
Contains more Magnesium +275.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +178%
Contains more Potassium +237.2%
Contains more Zinc +145.8%
Contains more Copper +660.6%
Contains more Manganese +97.5%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 135% 95% 114% 40% 2% 76% 166% 254% 206%
Cocoa solids
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Selenium +163.6%
Contains more Calcium +287.9%
Contains more Iron +285%
Contains more Magnesium +275.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +178%
Contains more Potassium +237.2%
Contains more Zinc +145.8%
Contains more Copper +660.6%
Contains more Manganese +97.5%

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
Barley
7
:
2
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +470%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +728.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.5%
Contains more Folate +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.254
Barley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 12% 0% 0% 162% 66% 87% 17% 74% 15% 0% 6%
Cocoa solids
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +470%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +728.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.5%
Contains more Folate +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.254

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
2
:
3
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Water +214.7%
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Fats +495.7%
Contains more Other +152.2%
Barley
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
Cocoa solids
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Water +214.7%
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Fats +495.7%
Contains more Other +152.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
2
:
1
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1449.2%
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.108 g
Cocoa solids
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1449.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 56.18g 20.9g Barley
Protein 12.48g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 2.3g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Carbs 73.48g 57.9g Barley
Calories 354kcal 228kcal Barley
Sugar 0.8g 1.75g Barley
Fiber 17.3g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 33mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 3.6mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 133mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 264mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 452mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 12mg 21mg Barley
Zinc 2.77mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.498mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 1.943mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 37.7µg 14.3µg Barley
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Barley
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Barley
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.1mg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.078mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.241mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 2.185mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.254mg Barley
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.118mg Barley
Folate 19µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.424mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 0.848mg 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.465mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.24mg 0.202mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.612mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.281mg 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 0.482g 8.07g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.44g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Cocoa solids
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Barley
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
339%
Cocoa solids

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 lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.588g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/nutrients
  2. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.