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Barley vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between barley and white chocolate

  • Barley has more manganese, fiber, selenium, copper, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B3, while white chocolate has more vitamin B12.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 95% higher.
  • White chocolate contains 243 times less manganese than barley. Barley contains 1.943mg of manganese, while white chocolate contains 0.008mg.
  • 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 white chocolate is 41.

The food types used in this comparison are Barley, hulled and Candies, white chocolate.

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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
9
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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1008.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58%
Contains more IronIron +1400%
Contains more CopperCopper +730%
Contains more ZincZinc +274.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24187.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +737.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +503%

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +925.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +518%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +467.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +313.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.282mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
4
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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24%
Contains more WaterWater +626.2%
Contains more OtherOther +53.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1295.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
2
26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2983.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.013g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley White chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.482g 19.412g 86%
Manganese 1.943mg 0.008mg 84%
Fiber 17.3g 0.2g 68%
Selenium 37.7µg 4.5µg 60%
Copper 0.498mg 0.06mg 49%
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.063mg 49%
Fats 2.3g 32.09g 46%
Iron 3.6mg 0.24mg 42%
Magnesium 133mg 12mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 0.745mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 9.097g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.056mg 20%
Zinc 2.77mg 0.74mg 18%
Calcium 33mg 199mg 17%
Protein 12.48g 5.87g 13%
Phosphorus 264mg 176mg 13%
Calories 354kcal 539kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0.608mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 9.1µg 6%
Potassium 452mg 286mg 5%
Carbs 73.48g 59.24g 5%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.96mg 3%
Sodium 12mg 90mg 3%
Folate 19µg 7µg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 9µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 1.013g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 56.18g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 0.8g 59g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.282mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.424mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.848mg 0%
Lysine 0.465mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 0%
Valine 0.612mg 0%
Histidine 0.281mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley
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.

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.