Barley, hulled

Nutrition Facts — per 100g & per serving (1 cup cooked)

Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (2018). FDC ID: 170283. CC0 1.0.

Nutrient	Per 100g	Per Serving	% DV*	vs Cereal Grains and Pasta Avg
Calories	354.0kcal	651.4kcal	33%	≈ cat average
Total Fat	2.3g	4.2g	7%	≈ cat average
Saturated Fat	0.5g	0.9g	4%	≈ cat average
Total Carbs	73.5g	135.2g	45%	≈ cat average
Fiber	17.3g	31.8g	127%	↑ higher than cat avg
Total Sugar	0.8g	1.5g	3%	≈ cat average
Protein	12.5g	23.0g	46%	↑ higher than cat avg
Sodium	12.0mg	22.1mg	1%	↓ lower than cat avg

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Individual needs vary. Last reviewed: 2026-08-19.

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Quick Comparison — Barley vs Cereal Grains and Pasta Average

Compared to the average food in Cereal Grains and Pasta: Calories — 354 vs avg 284 · Carbs — 73.5g vs avg 58.5g · Fiber — 17.3g vs avg 5.8g · Protein — 12.5g vs avg 8.8g · Fat — 2.3g vs avg 2.3g · Sodium — 12mg vs avg 98mg

Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.