Barley (Cooked, Pearled) vs Popcorn (Air-Popped)
Calories, macronutrients and nutrition facts compared side by side (per 100g).
Barley (Cooked, Pearled)
per 100g
GrainsPopcorn (Air-Popped)
per 100g
Nutrition Comparison
| Per 100g | Barley (Cooked, Pearled) | Popcorn (Air-Popped) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123kcal | 387kcal |
| Protein | 2.3g | 12.9g |
| Carbs | 28.2g | 77.8g |
| Fat | 0.4g | 4.5g |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 14.5g |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.9g |
| Sodium | 3mg | 8mg |
Green marks the more favorable value (fewer calories/sugar/sodium, more protein/fiber).
Key Takeaways
- Barley (Cooked, Pearled) has 264 fewer calories per 100g than Popcorn (Air-Popped) (215% less).
- Popcorn (Air-Popped) delivers more protein (12.9g vs 2.3g per 100g).
- Popcorn (Air-Popped) has more fiber (14.5g vs 3.8g).
- Barley (Cooked, Pearled) contains less fat (0.4g vs 4.5g).
- Barley (Cooked, Pearled) has less sugar (0.3g vs 0.9g).
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 →Popcorn (Air-Popped)
Air-popped popcorn is a whole grain and a surprisingly high-fiber, high-volume snack: a large bowl is very low in calories before butter or oil are added. Drowning it in fat or sugar is what turns it into a high-calorie treat.
View Popcorn (Air-Popped) nutrition →Track Barley (Cooked, Pearled) & Popcorn (Air-Popped) in Kairo
Just photograph it. Kairo's AI reads the portion and the nutrition. Three seconds later the calories and macros are in your log, no typing.
Get Kairo on the App Store