Barley (pearled, raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 200 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein20g11% of calories
- Carbs155g86% of calories
- Fat2.3g3% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Barley (pearled, raw) (1 cup, 200 g) has 704 calories, with 20 g of protein, 155 g of carbohydrates and 2.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (86% of calories). It is high in protein (40% DV), dietary fiber (111% DV) and thiamine (32% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein40%
- Dietary fiber111%
- Thiamine32%
- Niacin58%
- Vitamin B640%
- Iron63%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
- Folate (B9)12%
- Pantothenic acid11%
- Choline14%
- Potassium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (200 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 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 4 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 32% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 9 mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 40% |
| Folate (B9) | 46 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 11% |
| Choline | 76 mg | 14% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 58 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 560 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 158 mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 442 mg | 63% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 39% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 93% |
| Manganese | 3 mg | 115% |
| Selenium | 75 μg | 137% |
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 | 26 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 704 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 134minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 85minCycling (moderate)
- 59minRunning (6 mph)
- 99minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Barley (pearled, raw)?
One serving of Barley (pearled, raw) (1 cup) has 704 calories, which works out to 352 calories per 100 g. That is about 35% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Barley (pearled, raw) high in protein?
It provides a solid 20 g of protein per serving (40% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 11% 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 (pearled, raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 124 g of net carbs and 86% 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 (pearled, raw)?
18 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Barley (pearled, raw)?
1.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
