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How Many Calories in Pearl Barley?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 35 kcal | 0.7g |
| 100g | 123 kcal | 2.3g |
| 1 cup cooked | 193 kcal | 3.6g |
A pearl barley contains 123 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup cooked (157g) provides about 193 calories. Pearl Barley is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Pearl Barley Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (157g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123 kcal | 193 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3g | 3.6g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.2g | 44.3g |
| of which Sugars | 0.3g | 0.5g |
| Fat | 0.4g | 0.6g |
| of which Saturates | 0.1g | 0.2g |
| Fibre | 3.8g | 6.0g |
| Sodium | 3.0mg | 5mg |
| Potassium | 93.0mg | 146mg |
| Calcium | 11.0mg | 17mg |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 2.0mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 14µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.2mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- A good source of carbohydrates (10% DV)
- A good source of fibre (14% DV)
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- A good source of selenium (16% DV)
- Calories: 6% DV
- Protein: 5% DV
- Carbohydrates: 10% DV
- Fibre: 14% DV
- Fat: 1% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 2% DV
- Calcium: 1% DV
- Iron: 7% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 16% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
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Good to know
Check the actual serving size on packaging before comparing to the per-100g figures here — snack portions are often smaller (or larger) than 100g.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in pearl barley per 100g?
Pearl Barley contains 123 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is pearl barley high in calories?
A 1 cup cooked of pearl barley (157g) has around 193 calories — roughly 10% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is pearl barley good for weight loss?
Pearl Barley is fairly calorie-dense at 123 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 cup cooked provides about 193 calories.
How much protein is in pearl barley?
Pearl Barley contains 2.3g of protein per 100g.
Is pearl barley a good source of fibre?
Yes — pearl barley provides 3.8g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.
How does pearl barley compare to brown rice?
Pearl Barley has 123 calories per 100g, close to brown rice at 123 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of pearl barley for 20g of protein?
With 2.3g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 870g of pearl barley to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other snacks closest to pearl barley by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Barley (this page) | 123 kcal | 2.3g | 28.2g | 0.4g |
| Brown Rice | 123 kcal | 2.7g | 25.6g | 1.0g |
| Rice, White, Long-grain, Parboiled, Cooked | 123 kcal | 2.9g | 26.1g | 0.4g |
| Rice, White, Long-grain, Parboiled, Cooked | 123 kcal | 2.9g | 26.1g | 0.4g |
| Egg Custards, Dry Mix, Prepared with Whole Milk | 122 kcal | 4.0g | 17.6g | 4.0g |
| Frozen Novelties, No Sugar Added, Fudgsicle Pops | 124 kcal | 3.7g | 23.1g | 1.9g |
| Frozen Novelties, Klondike, Slim-A-Bear Fudge Bar, 98% Fat Free | 124 kcal | 4.3g | 30.1g | 1.9g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.