Calories in Barley, pearled, raw
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Barley, pearled, raw contains 352 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (200 g) provides about 704 kcal.
Roughly 86% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 11% from protein and 3% 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 69% of the Daily Value for selenium, 57% of the Daily Value for manganese and 47% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 352 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 1.2 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.24 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 9 mg | 0.4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 77.7 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 15.6 g | 56% |
| Total sugars I | 0.8 g | |
| Protein ? | 9.9 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E ? | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K I | 2.2 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.19 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 4.6 mg | 29% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.28 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.26 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) C | 23 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 37.8 mg | 7% |
| Calcium ? | 29 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium ? | 79 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus ? | 221 mg | 18% |
| Potassium ? | 280 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper ? | 0.42 mg | 47% |
| Manganese ? | 1.3 mg | 57% |
| Selenium M | 37.7 µg | 69% |
% 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 86%
- Fat 3%
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
Nutritional insights
- Protein9.9 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 9 g)
- Fiber15.6 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)
- Fat1.2 gbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.24 gbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 0.29 g)
- Sodium9 mgin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water10.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.56 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.17 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.34 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.36 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.67 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.37 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.19 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.22 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.56 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.28 g |
| Valine ? | 0.49 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.5 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.22 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.39 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.62 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.6 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.36 g |
| Proline ? | 1.2 g |
| Serine ? | 0.42 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.51 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.006 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.21 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.055 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 13 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 160 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 10.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,473 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 22 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 23 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Barley
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley, hulled | 354 | 12.5 g | 73.5 g | 2.3 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
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye grain | 338 | 10.3 g | 75.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Flour, rye | 351 | 8.4 g | 77.2 g | 1.9 g |
| Triticale flour, whole-grain | 338 | 13.2 g | 73.1 g | 1.8 g |
| Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat | 332 | 9.6 g | 74.5 g | 2 g |
| Flour, barley | 357 | 8.7 g | 77.4 g | 2.5 g |
| Wheat, soft white | 340 | 10.7 g | 75.4 g | 2 g |
| Wheat, soft red winter | 331 | 10.4 g | 74.2 g | 1.6 g |
| Bulgur, dry Dried or dry | 342 | 12.3 g | 75.9 g | 1.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw barley?
100 g of raw barley has 352 kcal. 1 cup (200 g): about 704 kcal.
How much protein is in raw barley?
Raw barley contains 9.9 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19.8 g in 1 cup (200 g). About 11% 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 raw barley?
Raw barley has 77.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 15.6 g of fiber and 0.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw barley?
Raw barley contains 1.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.24 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw barley contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (69% DV), manganese (57% DV), copper (47% DV), Niacin (B3) (29% DV) and zinc (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw barley?
100 g contains 9 mg of sodium, 0.4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does barley have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, barley, pearled, raw has 352 kcal, while barley, pearled, cooked has 123 kcal. Cooking 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 170284. 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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