Barley (Cooked, Pearled) vs Couscous (cooked)
Calories, macronutrients and nutrition facts compared side by side (per 100g).
Barley (Cooked, Pearled)
per 100g
GrainsCouscous (cooked)
per 100g
Nutrition Comparison
| Per 100g | Barley (Cooked, Pearled) | Couscous (cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123kcal | 112kcal |
| Protein | 2.3g | 3.8g |
| Carbs | 28.2g | 23.2g |
| Fat | 0.4g | 0.2g |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.4g |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.1g |
| Sodium | 3mg | 5mg |
Green marks the more favorable value (fewer calories/sugar/sodium, more protein/fiber).
Key Takeaways
- Couscous (cooked) has 11 fewer calories per 100g than Barley (Cooked, Pearled) (10% less).
- Couscous (cooked) delivers more protein (3.8g vs 2.3g per 100g).
- Barley (Cooked, Pearled) has more fiber (3.8g vs 1.4g).
- Couscous (cooked) contains less fat (0.2g vs 0.4g).
- Couscous (cooked) has less sugar (0.1g vs 0.3g).
Barley (Cooked, Pearled)
Barley is a fiber-rich whole grain especially high in beta-glucan, a soluble fiber clinically shown to lower LDL cholesterol and blunt blood-sugar spikes. It is filling, chewy and works well in soups and grain bowls.
View Barley (Cooked, Pearled) nutrition →Couscous (cooked)
Couscous is small steamed semolina pasta — quick to prepare and lighter in calorie density than dry pasta. It offers modest protein and a similar carbohydrate profile to white pasta. Whole-wheat couscous adds fiber and B vitamins.
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