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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +163.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +275.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +287.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +237.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +285% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +660.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +145.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +470% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +728.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +169.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +214.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +495.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +152.2% |
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
8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Calories | 354kcal | 228kcal |
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| Protein | 12.48g | 19.6g |
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| Fats | 2.3g | 13.7g |
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| Net carbs | 56.18g | 20.9g |
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| Carbs | 73.48g | 57.9g |
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| Magnesium | 133mg | 499mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 128mg |
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| Potassium | 452mg | 1524mg |
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| Iron | 3.6mg | 13.86mg |
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| Sugar | 0.8g | 1.75g |
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| Fiber | 17.3g | 37g |
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| Copper | 0.498mg | 3.788mg |
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| Zinc | 2.77mg | 6.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 264mg | 734mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 3.837mg |
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 14.3µg |
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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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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 32µg |
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| Choline | 12mg |
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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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| 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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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
339%
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)