Pearl Barley
Staple Grains & Cereals · 10 specs
Direct Answer
Pearl barley (Hordeum vulgare) is polished barley with outer bran removed. Per 100g raw, it provides 352 kcal, 77.7g carbohydrates (15.6g fiber), 9.91g protein, and 1.16g fat with an ultra-low glycemic index of 28.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 170284) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Energy / Calories | 352 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 77.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g |
| Net Carbohydrates | 62.1 g |
| Protein | 9.91 g |
| Total Fat | 1.16 g |
| Glycemic Index (GI) | 28 (Ultra-Low) |
| Water Content | 10.1 g |
| Gluten Status | Contains Gluten (Hordein) |
| Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio | 3.0 : 1.0 (by volume) |
Lowest Glycemic Index of Whole Grains
Barley boasts one of the lowest glycemic responses of any grain (GI 28) due to its high concentration of beta-glucan and resistant starch, providing prolonged metabolic glucose regulation.
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