Calories in Pearl Barley

📏 Serving Size: 1/4 cup (55.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 189.8
  • Total Fat 0.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 0.0 mg
  • Potassium 150.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 43.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 9.0 g
  • Sugars 0.0 g
  • Protein 5.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 16.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 189.8 calories per serving (1/4 cup (55.0g)), Pearl Barley is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 43.0g per serving (87.5% of calories), with a good 9.0g of dietary fiber. It's a good source of dietary fiber at 9.0g per serving (32% DV), which supports digestive health and helps keep you full.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Fiber ✅ Low Fat

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Pearl Barley.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Pearl Barley. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Pearl Barley contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories189.8 kcal9.5%
Total Fat0.5 g1%
Total Carbohydrate43.0 g16%
Dietary Fiber9.0 g32% ✅
Protein5.0 g10%
Calcium16.0 mg1%
Iron1.0 mg6%
Potassium150.2 mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Pearl Barley accounts for 9.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 87.5% of the calories.

Carbs 87.5%
Fat 2.3% Carbs 87.5% Protein 10.2%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 189.8 calories in Pearl Barley? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 14.3 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 32.7 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 20.7 min
HIIT 17.6 min
Walking: 18 minutes per mile 34.5 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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