Grains & pasta

Barley flour or meal

FDC 169739cup (148 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 59 · -5 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Barley flour or meal is middling for nutrient density at 59 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 34 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (36% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (23% DV), an excellent source of protein (21% DV). Most of its 345 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 10.5 g · 12%Carb 74.5 g · 84%Fat 1.6 g · 4%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories345 kcal17%
Total fat1.6 g2%
Saturated fat0.34 g2%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium4 mg0%
Carbohydrate75 g27%
Dietary fiber10 g36%
Sugars0.8 g
Protein11 g21%
Potassium309 mg7%
Calcium32 mg2%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Magnesium96 mg23%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.57 mg4%

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FDC 169739

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber36% DV
Magnesium23% DV
Protein21% DV
Iron15% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density59 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g11 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g10 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g4 vs 5 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Rye flour, mediumDensity 60 vs 59Wild rice, rawDensity 60 vs 59Sorghum grainDensity 61 vs 59

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