Barley nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Barley, hulled
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Barley
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 28 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 29 (high) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://www.nature.com/articles/ejcn201128/tables/3 | 46 |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 354 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 56 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (184 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 2.5 (acidic) |
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 92% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 92% of foods
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 88% of foods
Vitamin B1 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B1 content than 86% of foods
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 86% of foods
Barley calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 354 | |
| Calories in 1 cup | 651 | 184 g |
Barley Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Barley Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
66IU of 5,000IU
1.3%
Vitamin E:
1.7mg of 15mg
11%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
1.9mg of 1mg
162%
Vitamin B2:
0.86mg of 1mg
66%
Vitamin B3:
14mg of 16mg
86%
Vitamin B5:
0.85mg of 5mg
17%
Vitamin B6:
0.95mg of 1mg
73%
Folate:
57µg of 400µg
14%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
6.6µg of 120µg
5.5%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 25%
12.5 g of 50 g
12.5 g (25% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 4%
2.3 g of 65 g
2.3 g (4% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 24%
73.5 g of 300 g
73.5 g (24% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
9.4 g of 2,000 g
9.4 g (0% of DV )
Other:
2.3 g
2.3 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
624mg of 280mg
223%
Threonine:
1272mg of 1,050mg
121%
Isoleucine:
1368mg of 1,400mg
98%
Leucine:
2544mg of 2,730mg
93%
Lysine:
1395mg of 2,100mg
66%
Methionine:
720mg of 1,050mg
69%
Phenylalanine:
2100mg of 1,750mg
120%
Valine:
1836mg of 1,820mg
101%
Histidine:
843mg of 700mg
120%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.1 g
Fiber content ratio for Barley
Sugar:
0.8 g
Fiber:
17 g
Other:
55 g
All nutrients for Barley per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% | 23% |
7.5 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 12g | 30% | 38% |
4.4 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 2.3g | 4% | 66% |
14.5 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 56g | N/A | 16% |
Equal to Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 73g | 24% | 8% |
2.6 times more than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 133mg | 32% | 12% |
1.1 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% | 42% |
3.8 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 452mg | 13% | 14% |
3.1 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 3.6mg | 45% | 16% |
1.4 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | 68% |
11.2 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 17g | 69% | 8% |
7.2 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.5mg | 55% | 20% |
3.5 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 2.8mg | 25% | 32% |
2.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 38% | 21% |
1.5 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% | 84% |
40.8 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | 72% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | 55% |
2.6 times less than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 1.9mg | 84% | 28% | |
| Selenium | 38µg | 69% | 25% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.65mg | 54% | 14% |
2.4 times more than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 22% | 28% |
2.2 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 4.6mg | 29% | 36% |
2.1 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg | 6% | 75% |
4 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 24% | 38% |
2.7 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | 64% |
46.2 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | 49% |
3.2 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.48g | 2% | 70% |
12.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | N/A | 75% |
33.2 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.1g | N/A | 43% |
42.6 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.21mg | 0% | 64% |
1.5 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.42mg | 0% | 74% |
1.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.46mg | 0% | 75% |
2 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.85mg | 0% | 75% |
2.9 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.47mg | 0% | 77% |
Equal to Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0% | 74% |
2.5 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0% | 69% |
Equal to Egg
|
| Valine | 0.61mg | 0% | 73% |
3.3 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.28mg | 0% | 75% |
2.7 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 354
% Daily Value*
3.5%
Total Fat
2.3g
2.2%
Saturated Fat 0.48g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.52%
Sodium 12mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate
73g
69%
Dietary Fiber
17g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
12g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
33mg
3.3%
Iron
3.6mg
45%
Potassium
452mg
13%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.