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Candy bar vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between candy bar and barley

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, vitamin E, and vitamin B3, while barley has more selenium, fiber, vitamin B1, iron, and manganese.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11745% higher.
  • Barley contains 10 times less saturated fat than candy bar. Candy bar contains 4.678g of saturated fat, while barley contains 0.482g.
  • Barley has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of barley is 28, while the glycemic index of candy bar is 51.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar and Barley, hulled.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Barley
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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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +271.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +702.1%

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.
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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Barley
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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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +619.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48013.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +294.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +546%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Barley
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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
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1365.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55%
Contains more WaterWater +490%
Contains more OtherOther +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Barley
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26% 16% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5568.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +861.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Barley DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.318mg 11745%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.108g 64%
Selenium 4.7µg 37.7µg 60%
Fiber 4.1g 17.3g 53%
Fats 33.7g 2.3g 48%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.646mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.295g 41%
Iron 0.97mg 3.6mg 33%
Copper 0.774mg 0.498mg 31%
Manganese 1.243mg 1.943mg 30%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.57mg 24%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 4.604mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.482g 19%
Folate 75µg 19µg 14%
Zinc 3.94mg 2.77mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.282mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.285mg 11%
Carbs 47.4g 73.48g 9%
Calories 522kcal 354kcal 8%
Protein 15.5g 12.48g 6%
Sodium 156mg 12mg 6%
Phosphorus 308mg 264mg 6%
Calcium 78mg 33mg 5%
Magnesium 110mg 133mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Potassium 407mg 452mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 56.18g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 0.8g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.424mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.848mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.465mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.7mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.612mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.281mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Barley
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
2748%
Candy bar
33%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
110%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients
  2. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.