🌾 Barley (cooked) has 123 calories per 100 g — 193 in 1 cup, cooked

Grains & Bread · Serving: 1 cup, cooked (157 g) · Values are USDA-based estimates.

123 kcal

per 100 g

193 kcal

per serving (1 cup, cooked)

Protein 2.3g · Carbs 28.2g · Fat 0.5g

macros per 100 g

Nutrition table

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (157 g)% Daily Value (per 100 g)
Calories123 kcal193 kcal 6.2%
Protein2.3 g3.6 g 4.6%
Carbs28.2 g44.3 g 10.3%
Fat0.5 g0.8 g 0.6%
Fibre3.8 g6.0 g 13.6%
Sugar0.3 g0.5 g 0.6%
Sodium3 mg4.7 mg 0.1%
Potassium93 mg146.0 mg 2%
Calcium11 mg17.3 mg 0.8%
Iron1 mg1.6 mg 5.6%
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg 0%

% Daily Value is based on US Daily Values (calories 2000, protein 50 g, carbs 275 g, fat 78 g, fibre 28 g, sugar 50 g, sodium 2300 mg, potassium 4700 mg, calcium 1300 mg, iron 18 mg, vitamin C 90 mg). A dash means the value is not available for this food, not zero.

Is Barley (cooked) healthy?

With 123 calories and 2.3g protein per 100 g, Barley (cooked) sits in the mid-range range for everyday foods. As with any single food, what matters most is the overall pattern of what you eat across the day.

This is general information about the food's nutrition profile, not medical or dietary advice for any individual.

How it fits your goals

  • General eating: at 123 kcal per 100 g, a serving of 1 cup, cooked contributes 193 kcal — easy to slot into a day once you know the number.
  • Protein focus: 2.3g protein per 100 g (3.6g per serving) — a modest protein source; pair it with a higher-protein food if protein is your priority.
  • Lower-carb eating: 28.2g carbs per 100 g — worth counting if you track carbs.

General information only — not a personal diet plan.

Similar foods

Compared with Barley (cooked) (123 kcal / 100 g): Basmati Rice (cooked) has 121 kcal per 100 g. Quinoa (cooked) has 120 kcal per 100 g. Compare any two foods →

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Barley (cooked)?

Barley (cooked) has 123 calories per 100 g, and 193 calories in 1 cup, cooked (157 g).

How much protein is in Barley (cooked)?

2.3g protein per 100 g, or 3.6g per serving.

How much sugar is in Barley (cooked)?

0.3g sugar per 100 g, or 0.5g per serving.

What is a serving of Barley (cooked)?

On this page, a serving is 1 cup, cooked (157 g). Per-serving values are calculated as the per-100 g value × grams ÷ 100.

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