Barley
Barley is a type of grain commonly used in breads, cookies, biscuits, crackers, grain dishes, and much more!
The flavor profile for barley can be described as chewy and nutty.
Barley contains over 16+ nutrients including 7 vitamins and 9 minerals. Barley is also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Barley
There are 10 uses for barley. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Breads.
- Cookies, Biscuits, Crackers.
- Grain Dishes.
- Pancakes, Waffles, Crêpes.
- Pastas.
- Salads.
- Side Dish.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stir-fries.
- Stuffing.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming barley.
- Pearled barley is the easiest to cook and is hassle-free.
- You can consume it as a cereal or add it to an instant packet of soup if you are on-the-go.
- You can use barley flour in place of wheat flour.
- Barley can be stored in an airtight container for about six months if kept away from light and moisture.
- A great time-saving tip is to precook barley and freeze it in containers or Ziploc bags. This can serve you well for up to six months.
- Instant barley is an amazing option for preparing healthy food anytime and anywhere. Just grab an electric kettle and make a delicious bowl of barley cereal with honey or maple syrup.
Popular Varieties
Popular varieties of barley include: scotch barley, pearl barley, instant barley, and hulled barley.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy barley is.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Barley - Dried
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
352
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
1%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 9mg
0%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 78g
60%
Dietary Fiber 16g
56%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 10g
22%
Manganese 73%
·
Selenium 69%
·
Copper 47%
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Niacin 33%
·
Phosphorous 32%
·
Zinc 27%
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Magnesium 25%
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Vitamin B6 20%
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Thiamin 17%
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Iron 14%
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Riboflavin 10%
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Choline 9%
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Folate 6%
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Pantothenic Acid 6%
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Potassium 6%
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Calcium 3%
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Vitamin K 2%
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* 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.
Highlights
- High in fiber.
- Packed with protein.
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 8 micronutrients.
- Good source of 3 micronutrients.