Calories in 8 Oz of Barley
8 oz of barley (227 g) has 315 calories. That is 16% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 5 g of protein, 6.2 g of fat and 62 g of carbohydrates, a split of 6% protein, 17% fat and 76% carbs. For comparison, 6 oz of barley has 236 calories. Burning 315 calories takes about 56 minutes of brisk walking or 25 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Barley: common questions
How many calories are in 8 oz of barley?
8 oz of barley weighs about 227 g and has 315 calories.
How much protein is in 8 oz of barley?
8 oz of barley has 5 g of protein, which is 10% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 8 oz of barley?
8 oz of barley has 62 g of carbohydrates, including 8.4 g of fiber and 0.6 g of sugars.
How much barley is 100 calories?
100 calories of barley is 72 g, about 1/2 cup of barley.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2708361. Original description: Barley. Portion weights are USDA household measures.