Calories in barley
100g of barley contain about 354 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| standard serving size, tablespoon
| half cup
For example, a standard serving size (1 cup) of barley (157 g) contain about 556 calories.
This is about 28% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Barley key facts
The nutrients that matter most in bread and grains, per 100 g, compared with rice.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Barley | Rice a common grain product |
| Carbohydrates | 73 g | 28 g |
| Fiber | 17 g | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 12 g | 2.7 g |
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
Barley
Serving size:
standard serving size (1 cup) of barley (157 g)
change
standard serving size (157g)tablespoon (10g)half cup (78.5g)
5g
10g
15g
20g
30g
40g
50g
60g
80g
100g
120g
140g
160g
180g
200g
220g
250g
300g
350g
400g
450g
500g
600g
700g
800g
900g
1000g
1oz
2oz
3oz
4oz
5oz
6oz
7oz
8oz
10oz
12oz
15oz
20oz
25oz
30oz
35oz
40oz
50oz
Amount Per Serving:
Total Carbohydrates 115.36g
42%
* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in barley
81% CARBS
14% PROTEIN
6% FAT
To visualize how much 556 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of standard serving of barley is similar to that of, for example:
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about barley nutrition.
Per 100 g, Barley is an excellent source of fiber (62% DV) and an excellent source of vitamin B1 (thiamine) (54% DV).
Dietary fiber is the part of plant foods the body does not digest; it supports digestion and helps you feel full. The FDA Daily Value is 28 g.
How many calories are in barley?
- Standard serving size (1 cup) of barley (157 g)556 kcal
- Tablespoon of barley (10g)35 kcal
- Half cup of barley (78.5g)278 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of barley100 kcal
Compare barley:
barley vs white rice,
barley vs brown rice,
barley vs quinoa,
barley vs brown rice,
barley vs buckwheat,
barley vs buckwheat,
barley vs millet,
barley vs raw pasta,
barley vs oats,
barley vs bulgur,
barley vs lentil,
barley vs bulgur,
see all compares of barley.