Barley nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more
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
354
Net Carbs ⓘ
Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
56.18 grams
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are 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
Carbs
Magnesium
Vitamin B1
Potassium
Explanation: The given food contains more Fiber than 92% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Fiber than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Carbs, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
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
Calcium:
33 mg of 1,000 mg
3%
Iron:
3.6 mg of 8 mg
45%
Magnesium:
133 mg of 420 mg
32%
Phosphorus:
264 mg of 700 mg
38%
Potassium:
452 mg of 3,400 mg
13%
Sodium:
12 mg of 2,300 mg
1%
Zinc:
2.77 mg of 11 mg
25%
Copper:
0.498 mg of 1 mg
55%
Manganese:
1.943 mg of 2 mg
84%
Selenium:
37.7 µg of 55 µg
69%
Choline:
0 mg of 550 mg
0%
Mineral chart - relative view
Magnesium
133 mg
TOP 12%
Potassium
452 mg
TOP 14%
Iron
3.6 mg
TOP 16%
Copper
0.498 mg
TOP 20%
Phosphorus
264 mg
TOP 21%
Selenium
37.7 µg
TOP 25%
Manganese
1.943 mg
TOP 28%
Zinc
2.77 mg
TOP 32%
Calcium
33 mg
TOP 42%
Sodium
12 mg
TOP 84%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
22 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
0.57 mg of 15 mg
4%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.646 mg of 1 mg
54%
Vitamin B2:
0.285 mg of 1 mg
22%
Vitamin B3:
4.604 mg of 16 mg
29%
Vitamin B5:
0.282 mg of 5 mg
6%
Vitamin B6:
0.318 mg of 1 mg
24%
Folate:
19 µg of 400 µg
5%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
2.2 µg of 120 µg
2%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B1
0.646 mg
TOP 14%
Vitamin B2
0.285 mg
TOP 28%
Vitamin B3
4.604 mg
TOP 36%
Vitamin B6
0.318 mg
TOP 38%
Folate
19 µg
TOP 49%
Vitamin E
0.57 mg
TOP 55%
Vitamin A
22 IU
TOP 58%
Vitamin K
2.2 µg
TOP 64%
Vitamin B5
0.282 mg
TOP 75%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 25%
12.48 g of 50 g
25%
Fats:
Daily Value: 4%
2.3 g of 65 g
4%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 24%
73.48 g of 300 g
24%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
9.44 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
2.3 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
208 mg of 280 mg
74%
Threonine:
424 mg of 1,050 mg
40%
Isoleucine:
456 mg of 1,400 mg
33%
Leucine:
848 mg of 2,730 mg
31%
Lysine:
465 mg of 2,100 mg
22%
Methionine:
240 mg of 1,050 mg
23%
Phenylalanine:
700 mg of 1,750 mg
40%
Valine:
612 mg of 1,820 mg
34%
Histidine:
281 mg of 700 mg
40%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.108 g
Fiber content ratio for Barley
Sugar:
0.8 g
Fiber:
17.3 g
Other:
55.38 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 | 12.48g | 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 | 56.18g | N/A | 16% |
Equal to Chocolate![]() |
Carbs | 73.48g | 24% | 8% |
2.6 times more than Rice![]() |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Iron | 3.6mg | 45% | 16% |
1.4 times more than Beef![]() |
Calcium | 33mg | 3% | 42% |
3.8 times less than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 452mg | 13% | 14% |
3.1 times more than Cucumber![]() |
Magnesium | 133mg | 32% | 12% |
1.1 times less than Almond![]() |
Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | 68% |
11.2 times less than Coca-Cola![]() |
Fiber | 17.3g | 69% | 8% |
7.2 times more than Orange![]() |
Copper | 0.5mg | 55% | 20% |
3.5 times more than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 2.77mg | 25% | 32% |
2.3 times less than Beef![]() |
Phosphorus | 264mg | 38% | 21% |
1.5 times more than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 12mg | 1% | 84% |
40.8 times less than White Bread![]() |
Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% | 58% |
759.4 times less than Carrot![]() |
Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0% | 72% | |
Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | 55% |
2.6 times less than Kiwifruit![]() |
Vitamin B1 | 0.65mg | 54% | 14% |
2.4 times more than Pea![]() |
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 seed![]() |
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 sprout![]() |
Saturated Fat | 0.48g | 2% | 70% |
12.2 times less than Beef![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | N/A | 75% |
33.2 times less than Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.11g | 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![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.46mg | 0% | 75% |
2 times less than Salmon![]() |
Leucine | 0.85mg | 0% | 75% |
2.9 times less than Tuna![]() |
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%
Total Fat
2g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
1%
Sodium 12mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate
73g
68%
Dietary Fiber
17g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
12g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
33mg
3%
Iron
4mg
50%
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
Low in Cholesterol

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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
No Trans Fats

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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated 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 Sugars

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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
Barley nutrition infographic

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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.