Quaker Quick Barley nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 145 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein15g12% of calories
- Carbs111g86% of calories
- Fat1.5g3% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Quaker Quick Barley (1 cup, 145 g) has 480 calories, with 15 g of protein, 111 g of carbohydrates and 1.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (86% of calories). It is high in protein (30% DV) and dietary fiber (54% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein30%
- Dietary fiber54%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (145 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 345 mg | 7% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 480 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 91minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 58minCycling (moderate)
- 40minRunning (6 mph)
- 68minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Quaker Quick Barley?
One serving of Quaker Quick Barley (1 cup) has 480 calories, which works out to 332 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Quaker Quick Barley high in protein?
It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (30% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 12% 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 Quaker Quick Barley keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 96 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 Quick Barley?
0 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Quaker Quick Barley?
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.
