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.
| 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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% |
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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
2748%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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