Grains & pasta

Barley, hulled

FDC 170283cup (184 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 68 · +4 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Barley, hulled is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 68 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 17 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (62% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (32% DV), an excellent source of protein (25% DV). Most of its 354 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 12.5 g · 14%Carb 73.5 g · 81%Fat 2.3 g · 6%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories354 kcal18%
Total fat2.3 g3%
Saturated fat0.48 g2%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium12 mg1%
Carbohydrate74 g27%
Dietary fiber17 g62%
Sugars0.8 g
Protein13 g25%
Potassium452 mg10%
Calcium33 mg3%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Magnesium133 mg32%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A1 µg0%
Vitamin E0.57 mg4%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170283

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 fiber62% DV
Magnesium32% DV
Protein25% DV
Iron20% DV
Potassium10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density68 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g17 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g12 vs 5 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Quinoa, uncookedDensity 68 vs 68Teff, uncookedDensity 69 vs 68Triticale flour, whole-grainDensity 69 vs 68

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