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.
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