Barley, pearl, raw
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Pearl barley is barley grain with the outer husk and some of the bran removed. The figures here describe the raw, uncooked grain. It mainly provides carbohydrate, with some protein and a small amount of fat. Per 100g, it contains 84g of carbohydrate, 7.9g of protein and 1.7g of fat, providing 1535 kJ of energy.
Carbohydrate supplies energy, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Pearl barley contains gluten, so it is not suitable for people with coeliac disease. Cooking causes the grain to absorb water, so the nutrient content by weight differs from these raw figures. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 360 kcal |
Energy | 1535 kJ |
Fat | 1.7g |
Carbohydrate | 84g |
of which sugars | Trace |
7.9g | |
Salt | 0.01g |
Water | 11g |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
0µg | |
0µg | |
0.4mg | |
0mg | |
0.12mg | |
0.05mg | |
2.5mg | |
0.22mg | |
0µg | |
20µg | |
20mg | |
3mg | |
65mg | |
210mg | |
270mg | |
Sodium | 3mg |
2.1mg | |
0.4mg | |
1µg |
Other types of barley
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
120 kcal | 2.7g | 0.6g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (2 samples from different shops; literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.