Barley · Hordeum vulgare
Barley flour or meal
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Good nutrient density 29/100
How many beneficial nutrients Barley flour or meal delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Barley flour or meal come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
84% from carbs
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Carbs 84%74.5 g per serving
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Fat 4%1.6 g per serving
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Protein 12%10.5 g per serving
What Barley flour or meal is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.5 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 77.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 695.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 4.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 8.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 286.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 12.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 4.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 168.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 695.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10.5 g | |
| Histidine | 236.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 383.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 713.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 391.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 202.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 589.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 356.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 175.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 515.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 409.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 526.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 655.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 232.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 2,741.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 380.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,247.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 443.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 301.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.6 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 2.2 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.3 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 8.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg | |
| Choline | 37.8 mg | |
| Betaine | 65.5 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 32.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | |
| Magnesium | 96.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 296.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 309.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 2.0 mg | |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | |
| Manganese | 1.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 37.7 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.3 g | — |
About Barley flour or meal
Barley is one of the world's oldest cultivated grains, a hearty cereal in the grass family first grown in the ancient Near East, with a mild, nutty flavor and a satisfying chew. The most common form is pearl barley, which has had its outer bran polished off so it cooks faster, while hulled barley keeps more of its fiber and nutrients. A wholesome whole grain, barley is especially rich in a soluble fiber called beta-glucan, studied for its role in supporting healthy cholesterol, and it provides protein, manganese, and selenium, though it does contain gluten.
It adds heartiness to soups and stews, simmers into pilafs, risotto-style orzotto, and grain bowls, and stands in for bulgur in a chewy tabbouleh. Barley is also famously malted, its sprouted grains dried and used to brew beer, distill whiskey, and make malt syrup and malted milk. Toasting the raw grains in a dry pan deepens their nutty flavor, and cooked barley keeps well in the refrigerator as a make-ahead base for meals throughout the week.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Barley flour or meal?
There are 345 calories in 100 g of Barley flour or meal, or about 511 calories in 1 cup (148 g).
How much protein is in Barley flour or meal?
Barley flour or meal contains 10.5 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Barley flour or meal?
Barley flour or meal has 74.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Barley flour or meal?
Barley flour or meal provides 1.6 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Barley flour or meal a good source of?
Barley flour or meal is an excellent source of Selenium (69% DV), Manganese (45% DV), Niacin (B3) (39% DV), Copper (38% DV), Dietary Fiber (36% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (31% DV) and a good source of Zinc and Iron (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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