Barley flour or meal
FDC 169739cup (148 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 59 · -5 vs Grains & pasta medianOn 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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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 345 kcal | 17% |
| Total fat | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.34 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 75 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber | 10 g | 36% |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | |
| Protein | 11 g | 21% |
| Potassium | 309 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 96 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57 mg | 4% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 511 kcal | 26% |
| Total fat | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5.9 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 110 g | 40% |
| Dietary fiber | 15 g | 53% |
| Sugars | 1.2 g | |
| Protein | 16 g | 31% |
| Potassium | 457 mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 142 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84 mg | 6% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 169739Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the grains & pasta median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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