Barley, pearl, boiled
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Pearl barley is barley grain with the outer husk and some of the bran removed. The figures here describe pearl barley boiled in water. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with 28g per 100g, alongside 2.7g of protein and 0.6g of fat. Its energy content is 510 kJ per 100g.
Carbohydrate provides energy for the body, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. The supplied data record only trace amounts of sugars. Salt added during cooking, or ingredients such as stock, can change the salt content of the finished dish. Barley contains gluten, so it is not suitable for people with coeliac disease. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 120 kcal |
Energy | 510 kJ |
Fat | 0.6g |
Carbohydrate | 28g |
of which sugars | Trace |
2.7g | |
Salt | 0g |
Water | 70g |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
0µg | |
0µg | |
0.1mg | |
0mg | |
0.02mg | |
0.01mg | |
0.5mg | |
0.04mg | |
0µg | |
3µg | |
7mg | |
1mg | |
22mg | |
71mg | |
92mg | |
Sodium | 1mg |
0.7mg | |
0.14mg | |
Trace |
Other types of barley
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
360 kcal | 7.9g | 1.7g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (2 samples from different shops, boiled in water). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.