Barley (Cooked, Pearled) vs Pasta (cooked)
Calories, macronutrients and nutrition facts compared side by side (per 100g).
Barley (Cooked, Pearled)
per 100g
GrainsPasta (cooked)
per 100g
Nutrition Comparison
| Per 100g | Barley (Cooked, Pearled) | Pasta (cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123kcal | 131kcal |
| Protein | 2.3g | 5g |
| Carbs | 28.2g | 25g |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1.1g |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.8g |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.6g |
| Sodium | 3mg | 1mg |
Green marks the more favorable value (fewer calories/sugar/sodium, more protein/fiber).
Key Takeaways
- Barley (Cooked, Pearled) has 8 fewer calories per 100g than Pasta (cooked) (7% less).
- Pasta (cooked) delivers more protein (5g vs 2.3g per 100g).
- Barley (Cooked, Pearled) has more fiber (3.8g vs 1.8g).
- Barley (Cooked, Pearled) contains less fat (0.4g vs 1.1g).
- Barley (Cooked, Pearled) has less sugar (0.3g vs 0.6g).
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 →Pasta (cooked)
Cooked pasta contains roughly a third of the calories of dry pasta because of water absorption, which is easy to misjudge when tracking. It provides slow-releasing carbohydrates and modest protein. Whole-wheat varieties add 5–7g more fiber per 100g and have a lower glycemic impact.
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