Quaker Medium Barley, Pearled nutrition facts
Per ¼ cup · 48 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5g12% of calories
- Carbs37g86% of calories
- Fat0.5g3% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Quaker Medium Barley, Pearled (¼ cup, 48 g) has 170 calories, with 5 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (86% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber18%
- Iron15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ¼ cup (48 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 130 mg | 3% |
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 170 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 32minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 20minCycling (moderate)
- 14minRunning (6 mph)
- 24minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Quaker Medium Barley, Pearled?
One serving of Quaker Medium Barley, Pearled (¼ cup) has 170 calories, which works out to 354 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Quaker Medium Barley, Pearled high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Quaker Medium Barley, Pearled keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 32 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 Quaker Medium Barley, Pearled?
0 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Quaker Medium Barley, Pearled?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
