Calories in Barley, hulled

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Barley, hulled contains 354 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (184 g) provides about 651 kcal.

Roughly 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from protein and 6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for cereal grains and pasta on FoodFactly (360 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 84% of the Daily Value for manganese, 69% of the Daily Value for selenium and 55% of the Daily Value for copper.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.

354kcal per 100 g
12.5 gprotein
73.5 gcarbohydrates
2.3 gfat
651kcal in 1 cup (184 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 354 kcal
Total fat ? 2.3 g 3%
Saturated fat ? 0.48 g 2%
Cholesterol Z 0 mg 0%
Sodium ? 12 mg 0.5%
Total carbohydrates C 73.5 g 27%
Dietary fiber ? 17.3 g 62%
Total sugars I 0.8 g
Protein ? 12.5 g 25%
Vitamin A C 1 µg0.1%
Vitamin C ? 0 mg0%
Vitamin D Z 0 µg0%
Vitamin E ? 0.57 mg4%
Vitamin K I 2.2 µg2%
Thiamin (B1) ? 0.65 mg54%
Riboflavin (B2) ? 0.29 mg22%
Niacin (B3) ? 4.6 mg29%
Pantothenic acid (B5) ? 0.28 mg6%
Vitamin B6 ? 0.32 mg19%
Folate (B9) C 19 µg5%
Vitamin B12 Z 0 µg0%
Calcium ? 33 mg3%
Iron ? 3.6 mg20%
Magnesium ? 133 mg32%
Phosphorus ? 264 mg21%
Potassium ? 452 mg10%
Zinc ? 2.8 mg25%
Copper ? 0.5 mg55%
Manganese ? 1.9 mg84%
Selenium I 37.7 µg69%

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 14%Carbohydrates: 81%Fat: 6%354kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 14%
  • Carbohydrates 81%
  • Fat 6%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Manganese84%Selenium69%Copper55%Thiamin (B1)54%Magnesium32%Niacin (B3)29%Zinc25%Riboflavin (B2)22%Phosphorus21%Iron20%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein12.5 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 9 g)
  • Fiber17.3 gin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 3.9 g)
  • Sugars0.8 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 0.64 g)
  • Fat2.3 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
  • Saturated fat0.48 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 0.29 g)
  • Sodium12 mgin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 3 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water9.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat ?0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat ?1.1 g
Amino acids (18)
Tryptophan ?0.21 g
Threonine ?0.42 g
Isoleucine ?0.46 g
Leucine ?0.85 g
Lysine ?0.47 g
Methionine ?0.24 g
Cystine ?0.28 g
Phenylalanine ?0.7 g
Tyrosine ?0.36 g
Valine ?0.61 g
Arginine ?0.63 g
Histidine ?0.28 g
Alanine ?0.49 g
Aspartic acid ?0.78 g
Glutamic acid ?3.3 g
Glycine ?0.45 g
Proline ?1.5 g
Serine ?0.53 g
Individual fatty acids (19)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) Z0 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) Z0 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ?1 g
SFA 4:0 Z0 g
SFA 6:0 Z0 g
SFA 8:0 Z0 g
SFA 10:0 Z0 g
SFA 12:0 ?0.006 g
SFA 14:0 ?0.011 g
SFA 16:0 ?0.41 g
SFA 18:0 ?0.017 g
MUFA 18:1 ?0.24 g
PUFA 18:3 ?0.11 g
PUFA 20:4 Z0 g
MUFA 16:1 ?0.006 g
PUFA 18:4 Z0 g
MUFA 20:1 Z0 g
MUFA 22:1 Z0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) Z0 g
Carotenoids (7)
Beta-carotene M13 µg
Lycopene Z0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin I160 µg
Retinol Z0 µg
Carotene, alpha Z0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z0 IU
Cryptoxanthin, beta Z0 µg
Other components (11)
Water ?9.4 g
Alcohol Z0 g
Caffeine Z0 mg
Ash ?2.3 g
Theobromine Z0 mg
Energy ?1,481 kJ
Vitamin A, IU ?22 IU
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food ?19 µg
Vitamin E, added Z0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added Z0 µg

Other forms of Barley

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Barley, pearled, raw Raw 352 9.9 g 77.7 g 1.2 g
Barley, pearled, cooked Cooked 123 2.3 g 28.2 g 0.44 g
Barley 139 2.2 g 27.2 g 2.7 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Rye grain 338 10.3 g 75.9 g 1.6 g
Triticale flour, whole-grain 338 13.2 g 73.1 g 1.8 g
Flour, rye 351 8.4 g 77.2 g 1.9 g
Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat 332 9.6 g 74.5 g 2 g
Wheat, soft white 340 10.7 g 75.4 g 2 g
Kernza flour, pre-gelatinized 387 19.6 g 68.4 g 3.8 g
Wheat, soft red winter 331 10.4 g 74.2 g 1.6 g
Flour, barley 357 8.7 g 77.4 g 2.5 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in barley?

100 g of barley has 354 kcal. 1 cup (184 g): about 651 kcal.

Is barley high in protein?

Barley contains 12.5 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 23 g in 1 cup (184 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cereal grains and pasta, that is above the median (median 9 g).

How many carbs are in barley?

Barley has 73.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 17.3 g of fiber and 0.8 g of sugars.

How much fat is in barley?

Barley contains 2.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.48 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does barley contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (84% DV), selenium (69% DV), copper (55% DV), Thiamin (B1) (54% DV) and magnesium (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in barley?

100 g contains 12 mg of sodium, 0.5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does barley have the same nutrition not specified and raw?

No. Per 100 g, barley, hulled has 354 kcal, while barley, pearled, raw has 352 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170283. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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