Calories in Barley
Generic food Grains and Pasta
Barley contains 139 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz, dry, yields (110 g) provides about 153 kcal.
Roughly 76% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from fat and 6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains on FoodFactly (128 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 15% of the Daily Value for selenium, 12% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 11% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 139 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.7 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol C | 4 mg | 1% |
| Sodium C | 199 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 27.2 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.7 g | 13% |
| Total sugars C | 0.28 g | |
| Protein C | 2.2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 24 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.23 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.1 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.08 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 16 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 13.4 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 53 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 90 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.79 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 8.3 µg | 15% |
% 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 76%
- Fat 17%
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
- Protein2.2 gin the lowest quarter of pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 3.8 g)
- Fiber3.7 gabove the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 2.7 g)
- Sugars0.28 gbelow the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 0.4 g)
- Fat2.7 gin the top quarter of pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.1 gin the top quarter of pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 0.23 g)
- Sodium199 mgabove the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 189 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.66 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.57 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.52 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.038 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.027 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.043 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.55 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.62 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.058 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 15 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 54 µg |
| Retinol C | 23 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 67.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 16 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, no added fat | 120 | 4.4 g | 21.2 g | 1.9 g |
| Buckwheat groats | 118 | 3.2 g | 19 g | 4 g |
| Millet | 118 | 3.5 g | 23.6 g | 1 g |
| Quinoa, NS as to fat | 146 | 4.2 g | 20.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Quinoa, fat added | 146 | 4.2 g | 20.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Bulgur, fat added | 121 | 2.9 g | 17.3 g | 5.1 g |
| Rice, white, long-grain, precooked or instant, enriched, prepared | 124 | 2.2 g | 26.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Bulgur, no added fat | 83 | 3.1 g | 18.5 g | 0.24 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 139 kcal. 1 oz, dry, yields (110 g): about 153 kcal. 1 cup, cooked (170 g): about 236 kcal. 1 cup, dry, yields (740 g): about 1,029 kcal.
How much protein is in barley?
Barley contains 2.2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.4 g in 1 oz, dry, yields (110 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pasta, noodles, cooked grains, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3.8 g).
How many carbs are in barley?
Barley has 27.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.7 g of fiber and 0.28 g of sugars.
How much fat is in barley?
Barley contains 2.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.1 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does barley contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (15% DV), Niacin (B3) (12% DV) and copper (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in barley?
100 g contains 199 mg of sodium, 9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does barley have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, barley has 139 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708361. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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