🌾 grain
Calories in Barley (cooked)
193kcal
Per 1 cup (157g)
Protein
3.6g
Carbs
44g
Fat
0.6g
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Cooked pearl barley — nutty whole grain.
Beta-glucan fiber lowers cholesterol. Common in soups and stews.
Best for
- training days and glycogen refill — 28g carbs / 100g
- budget meals where cheap energy density matters
Watch out
- portion creep — cooked volume looks bigger than the grams you meant
- sauces and oils that turn a carb staple into a hidden calorie sink
How to log it
Weigh cooked barley (cooked) if that is the state in the DB serving. 1 cup (~157g) is the practical unit in the app.
Where it fits the day
Best next to a protein source. Alone it is fuel, not a complete macro plan.
Cooked, grilled, fried & breaded
Plain barley (cooked) is the baseline above. Oil, frying, and restaurant prep usually raise the estimate — typical kcal per 100g:
| Method | Typical kcal / 100g | Why it moves |
|---|---|---|
| Plain cooked | ~123 | Matches the page numbers |
| Cooked with oil or butter | ~141–172 | Fat mixed through or on top |
| Fried / restaurant style | ~166–221 | Wok oil, deep-fry, or heavy glaze |
These are typical ranges, not lab measurements. Restaurant recipes, oils, and sauces vary — treat them as logging estimates and edit if your plate looks heavier.
Common serving sizes
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (157g) | 193 | 3.6g | 44g | 0.6g |
| 1/2 cup (79g) | 97 | 1.8g | 22.1g | 0.3g |
Per 100g: 123 kcal · 2.3g P · 28g C · 0.4g F · 3.8g fiber