Barley vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barley and chocolate different?
- Barley is richer in selenium, while chocolate is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, fiber, and zinc.
- Chocolate covers your daily need for copper, 103% more than barley.
- Barley contains 3 times more selenium than chocolate. Barley contains 8.6µg of selenium, while chocolate contains 3µg.
- Barley is lower in saturated fat.
Barley, pearled, cooked and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids types were 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 | -87.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +186.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +563.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +409.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +501.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +503% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +879% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +145.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +281.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +447.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +232% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +184.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +173.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +912.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +6992.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7009.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +116.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +507.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16636.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +410.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 1.028mg | 103% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 8.02mg | 84% |
| Saturated fat | 0.093g | 18.519g | 84% |
| Manganese | 0.259mg | 1.419mg | 50% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 31.28g | 47% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 146mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.057g | 9.54g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 206mg | 22% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 546kcal | 21% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 559mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 7g | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 2.01mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 28.22g | 61.17g | 11% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 3µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 0.725mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.214g | 1.092g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 8.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.025mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.26g | 4.88g | 5% |
| Folate | 16µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.297mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.42g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.28g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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116%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.426g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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