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Barley (cooked)

The other beta-glucan grain; the fiber math resembles oats.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g123 kcal 2.3 g28.2 g 3.8 g0.4 g
Per 100 kcal— 1.8 g22.9 g 3.1 g0.4 g
One cup · 157 g193 kcal3.5 g44.3 g6.0 g0.7 g

Where the calories come from

protein 7%carbs 90%3%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars0.3 g
Saturated fat0.1 g
Sodium3 mg · 0% DV
Potassium93 mg · 2% DV
Calcium11 mg · 1% DV
Iron1 mg · 7% DV
Magnesium22 mg · 5% DV
Vitamin C0.0 mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.0 mg · 0% DV
Folate (DFE)16 mcg · 4% DV
Choline13.4 mg · 2% DV
Vitamin B60.12 mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus54 mg · 4% DV
Copper0.10 mg · 11% DV
Potassium : sodium31.0 : 1 · favorable
Protein3.5 g · 7% DVFiber6.0 g · 21% DVPotassium146 mg · 3% DVCalcium17 mg · 1% DVIron2.1 mg · 12% DVMagnesium35 mg · 8% DVSodium4.7 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 170285 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

1327 gfor 30 g protein
1633 kcalthose grams cost
3.8 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsBarley
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliBarley
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastBarley

Rank within grains

Oat bran7.0 gWheat germ6.4 gWhole wheat bread4.9 gSpelt4.3 gWhole wheat pasta4.0 gBagel4.0 gWild rice4.0 gTeff3.8 gAmaranth3.7 gBulgur3.7 gBuckwheat3.7 gBarley1.8 g#37 of 38 in Grains · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Barley3.8 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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