Cocoa solids vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cocoa solids and Barley different?
- Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Barley is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 366% higher.
- Cocoa solids contain 17 times more Saturated Fat than Barley. While Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of Saturated Fat, Barley contains only 0.482g.
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Barley, hulled 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 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% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +163.6% |
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 KVitamin K | +13.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| 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 B5Vitamin B5 | +11% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +169.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +495.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +152.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +214.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
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 | +1449.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.8% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 228kcal | 354kcal |
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| Protein | 19.6g | 12.48g |
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| Fats | 13.7g | 2.3g |
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| Net carbs | 20.9g | 56.18g |
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| Carbs | 57.9g | 73.48g |
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| Magnesium | 499mg | 133mg |
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| Calcium | 128mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 1524mg | 452mg |
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| Iron | 13.86mg | 3.6mg |
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| Sugar | 1.75g | 0.8g |
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| Fiber | 37g | 17.3g |
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| Copper | 3.788mg | 0.498mg |
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| Zinc | 6.81mg | 2.77mg |
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| Phosphorus | 734mg | 264mg |
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| Sodium | 21mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.57mg |
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| Manganese | 3.837mg | 1.943mg |
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| Selenium | 14.3µg | 37.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.646mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.185mg | 4.604mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.282mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 0.318mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 32µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 12mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.07g | 0.482g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.57g | 0.295g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 1.108g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.293mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.424mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.76mg | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 1.189mg | 0.848mg |
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| Lysine | 0.983mg | 0.465mg |
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| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.941mg | 0.7mg |
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| Valine | 1.177mg | 0.612mg |
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| Histidine | 0.339mg | 0.281mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
15%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
110%
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)