Barley

Barley · Hordeum vulgare

Barley, pearled, cooked

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Barley, pearled, cooked's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

6%
123 kcal Calories
5%
2.3 g Protein
10%
28.2 g Carbs
1%
0.4 g Fat

Good nutrient density 26/100

How many beneficial nutrients Barley, pearled, cooked 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, pearled, cooked come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Barley, pearled, cooked is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.

Selenium16% Dietary Fiber14% Niacin (B3)13% Copper12% Manganese11%

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.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate28.2 g
10%
Dietary Fiber3.8 g
14%
Total Sugars0.3 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat0.4 g
1%
Saturated Fat0.1 g
0%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids21.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids193.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein2.3 g
5%
Histidine51.0 mg
Isoleucine83.0 mg
Leucine154.0 mg
Lysine84.0 mg
Methionine43.0 mg
Phenylalanine127.0 mg
Threonine77.0 mg
Tryptophan38.0 mg
Valine111.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin C0.0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin E0.0 mg
0%
Vitamin K0.8 mcg
1%
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
7%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
5%
Niacin (B3)2.1 mg
13%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
7%
Folate (B9)16.0 mcg
4%
Vitamin B120.0 mcg
0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.1 mg
3%
Choline13.4 mg
2%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium11.0 mg
1%
Iron1.3 mg
7%
Magnesium22.0 mg
5%
Phosphorus54.0 mg
4%
Potassium93.0 mg
2%
Sodium3.0 mg
0%
Zinc0.8 mg
7%
Copper0.1 mg
12%
Manganese0.3 mg
11%
Selenium8.6 mcg
16%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol0.0 mg
0%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine0.0 mg
Theobromine0.0 mg
Ash0.3 g

About Barley, pearled, cooked

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, pearled, cooked?

There are 123 calories in 100 g of Barley, pearled, cooked, or about 193 calories in 1 cup (157 g).

How much protein is in Barley, pearled, cooked?

Barley, pearled, cooked contains 2.3 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Barley, pearled, cooked?

Barley, pearled, cooked has 28.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Barley, pearled, cooked?

Barley, pearled, cooked provides 0.4 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Barley, pearled, cooked a good source of?

Barley, pearled, cooked is a good source of Selenium, Dietary Fiber, Niacin (B3), Copper and Manganese (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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