
Barley (hulled) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 184 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein23g14% of calories
- Carbs135g81% of calories
- Fat4.2g6% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Barley (hulled) (1 cup, 184 g) has 651 calories, with 23 g of protein, 135 g of carbohydrates and 4.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (81% of calories). It is high in protein (46% DV), dietary fiber (114% DV) and thiamine (99% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein46%
- Dietary fiber114%
- Thiamine99%
- Riboflavin (B2)40%
- Niacin53%
- Vitamin B645%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Pantothenic acid10%
- Potassium18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (184 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 4 μg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 99% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 40% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 45% |
| Folate (B9) | 35 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 61 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 7 mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 832 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 245 mg | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 486 mg | 69% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 46% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 102% |
| Manganese | 4 mg | 155% |
| Selenium | 69 μg | 126% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 24 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
- 120 calHurst's Barley½ cup cooked−531 cal
- 170 calGrain Place Foods Organic Hulled Barley¼ cup−481 cal
- 150 calSonoma Valley Farms Power Grain Blend Japanese Sweet Barley With Freekeh & Bulgur¼ cup dry−501 cal
- 160 calNatural Grocers Organic Hulled Barley¼ c dry−491 cal
- 170 calPresident's Choice Blue Menu Brown Rice, Barley and Spelt Blend¼ cup, uncooked−481 cal
- 162 calShiloh Farms Hulled Barley¼ cup dry−489 cal
Burning 651 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 124minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 78minCycling (moderate)
- 54minRunning (6 mph)
- 92minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Barley (hulled)?
One serving of Barley (hulled) (1 cup) has 651 calories, which works out to 354 calories per 100 g. That is about 33% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Barley (hulled) high in protein?
It provides a solid 23 g of protein per serving (46% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Barley (hulled) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 103 g of net carbs and 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Barley (hulled)?
22 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Barley (hulled)?
1.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.













