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Cereal products, pulses and potatoes

Pearl barley

Other cereal products 337 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Pearl barley provides 337 kcal (1,420 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of dietary fibre (13.4 g), phosphorus (250 mg) and folate (50 µg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Other cereal products” category (“Cereal products, pulses and potatoes” family) of the Swiss database.

Pearl barley

The essentials for 100 g

Protein9.1 g 18%
Fat2 g 3%
Carbohydrates64 g 25%
Dietary fibre13.4 g 45%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy337 kcal (1,420 kJ)C17%
Protein9.1 gE18%
Fat2 gE3%
of which saturated fat0.4 gE2%
of which polyunsaturated0.6 gEn/a
of which omega-30 gCn/a
Carbohydrates64 gE25%
of which sugars1.4 gE2%
Dietary fibre13.4 gE45%
Water10.8 gEn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium18 mgA2%
Iron1.9 mgE14%
Magnesium71 mgE19%
Phosphorus250 mgE36%
Potassium300 mgE15%
Sodium2 mgE0%
Zinc2 mgE20%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgA0%
Vitamin B120 µgA0%
Vitamin C0 mgA0%
Folate50 µgE25%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein18%
Fat3%
Carbohydrates25%
Dietary fibre45%
Phosphorus36%
Folate25%
Zinc20%
Magnesium19%
Potassium15%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Millet, grain peeled− 1.5 g− 1.9 g− 23 kcal
vs Quinoa, raw− 4.2 g− 4.6 g− 25 kcal
vs Buckwheat, grain peeled− 4 g− 1.1 g− 4 kcal
vs Amaranth, seed, raw− 6.7 g− 5 g− 39 kcal

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Within the “Cereal products, pulses and potatoes” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Pearl barley?
100 g of Pearl barley provides 337 kcal, i.e. 1,420 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Pearl barley?
100 g provides 9.1 g of protein, i.e. 18% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Pearl barley?
100 g contains 2 g of fat, of which 0.4 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Pearl barley” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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