USDA Survey

Barley

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2708361, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

139
Calorieslow density
2.2g
Proteinlow · 4% DV
27.2g
Carbsgood source · 10% DV
2.7g
Fatlow · 4% DV
139 calories per 100g

Barley contains 139 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 2.2g of protein, 2.7g of fat, and 27.2g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Survey database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 22% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Barley carries 2.2g of protein per 100g, more than 22% of USDA whole foods.

2.2g
protein per 100g
Top 78%
protein vs USDA whole foods
139
calories per 100g
3.7g
fiber per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

Barley contains 139 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 2.2g of protein, 2.7g of fat, and 27.2g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 3.7g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

❤️ Low Fat Sugar Free

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Barley is catalogued there as FDC ID 2708361, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Barley reads as low fat, sugar free within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Barley balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

At 13% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 139 % Daily Value* Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 4mg 1% Sodium 199mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 2g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 11mg 1% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 90mg 2% * 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.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

139
Calories per 100g

139 kcal = 7% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%7of 2,000 kcal
139 kcal = 7% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 2.2gF: 2.7gC: 27.2g
2.2g
Protein
4% DV
2.7g
Total Fat
4% DV
27.2g
Carbs
10% DV
3.7g
Fiber
13% DV
0.3g
Sugar
no FDA DV
199mg
Sodium
9% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Barley ranks on protein

Its 2.2g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Barley vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

2 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). This entry sits in this band. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Above this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Above this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 27.2 G
10%
Energy 139 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 3.7 G
13%
Protein 2.2 G
4%
Total Sugars 0.28 G
Total lipid (fat) 2.7 G
4%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.00 G
Caffeine 0 MG
Theobromine 0 MG
Water 67.1 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 13 MG
Folate, DFE 16.0 UG
Folate, food 16.0 UG
Folate, total 16.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 2 MG
Riboflavin 0 MG
Thiamin 0 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0 MG
Vitamin E, added 0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 2.1 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 11 MG
1%
Iron, Fe 1 MG
7%
Potassium, K 90 MG
2%
Sodium, Na 199 MG
9%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 15.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 21 MG
Phosphorus, P 53 MG
Retinol 23.0 UG
Selenium, Se 8.3 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 24.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.1 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0 MG
Zinc, Zn 1 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 4 MG
1%
Fatty acids, total saturated 1.1 G
5%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.66 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.57 G
MUFA 16:1 0.02 G
MUFA 18:1 0.62 G
MUFA 20:1 0.00 G
MUFA 22:1 0.00 G
PUFA 18:2 0.52 G
PUFA 18:3 0.06 G
PUFA 18:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.00 G
SFA 10:0 0.04 G
SFA 12:0 0.04 G
SFA 14:0 0.14 G
SFA 16:0 0.55 G
SFA 18:0 0.20 G
SFA 4:0 0.04 G
SFA 6:0 0.03 G
SFA 8:0 0.02 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 54.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Barley delivers 2.2g of protein per 100g, more than 22% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 139 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits low fat, sugar free patterns.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Noodles, cooked

Survey
137 cal
P: 4.5gF: 2.1gC: 25.0g

Quinoa, NS as to fat

Survey
146 cal
P: 4.2gF: 5.4gC: 20.2g

Quinoa, fat added

Survey
146 cal
P: 4.2gF: 5.4gC: 20.2g

Noodles, whole grain, cooked

Survey
148 cal
P: 6.0gF: 1.7gC: 29.9g

Pasta, whole grain, cooked

Survey
148 cal
P: 6.0gF: 1.7gC: 29.9g

Pasta, vegetable, cooked

Survey
128 cal
P: 4.5gF: 0.1gC: 26.6g

→ Compare Barley side-by-side with Noodles and Quinoa

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Barley? ▼
Barley contains 139 calories per 100g. It has 2.2g of protein, 2.7g of fat, and 27.2g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Barley? ▼
Per 100g, Barley has 2.2g protein (6% of calories), 2.7g fat, and 27.2g carbs. Fiber: 3.7g. Sugar: 0.3g.
How much sodium is in Barley? ▼
Barley contains 199mg of sodium per 100g, which is 9% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Barley high in fiber? ▼
Barley contains 3.7g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 13% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Barley keto-friendly? ▼
Barley has 27.2g of carbs per 100g (78% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Barley good for a diet? ▼
Barley has 139 calories per 100g. Fat content: 2.7g. Contains 3.7g fiber which aids digestion.
How does Barley compare to other foods? ▼
Barley provides 139 calories and 2.2g protein per 100g. That is 63 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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FDA Food Labeling & Nutrition
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NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2708361) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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