Barley vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and barley are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Barley has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cocoa powder contains more riboflavin.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and barley are high in calories. Barley has 54% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and barley has 352 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for cocoa powder, 18:53:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 53% |
| Fat | 3% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cocoa powder and barley are high in carbohydrates. Barley has 34% more carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cocoa powder and barley are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 137% more dietary fiber than barley - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cocoa powder and barley contain similar amounts of sugar - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and barley has 0.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and barley are high in protein. Cocoa powder has 98% more protein than barley - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and barley has 9.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and barley has 97% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and barley has 0.24g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Barley and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - barley has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cocoa powder contains more riboflavin. Both barley and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Barley | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 341% more calcium than barley - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Both cocoa powder and barley are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 454% more iron than barley - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and barley are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 444% more potassium than barley - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium per 100 grams and barley has 280mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Barley | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both barley and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Barley | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 0.44 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or barley contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and barley are high in calories. Barley has 50% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and barley has 352 calories.
Does cocoa powder or barley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cocoa powder and barley are high in carbohydrates. barley has 30% more carbohydrates than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or barley contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 340% more calcium than barley - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or barley contain more iron?
Both cocoa powder and barley are high in iron. Cocoa powder has 450% more iron than barley - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or barley contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and barley are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 440% more potassium than barley - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and barley has 280mg of potassium.