Which is healthier, Barley or Black Bean?

Black Bean wins in 5 out of 10 nutritional categories. Barley has 123 calories and 2.3g protein per 100g, while Black Bean has 132 calories and 8.9g protein.

How many calories are in Barley vs Black Bean?

Barley contains 123 calories per 100g, while Black Bean contains 132 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Barley or Black Bean?

Black Bean has more protein with 8.9g per 100g compared to 2.3g.

Barley vs Black Bean

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Barley 3

5 Black Bean

Grains vs Legumes & Soy

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Barley	Black Bean	Better
Calories	123kcal	132kcal	Barley
Protein	2.3g	8.9g	Black Bean
Total Fat	0.4g	0.5g	Barley
Carbohydrates	28.2g	23.7g	Barley
Fiber	3.8g	8.7g	Black Bean
Sugar	0.3g	0.3g	Tie
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	11mg	27mg	Black Bean
Iron	1.3mg	2.1mg	Black Bean
Potassium	93mg	355mg	Black Bean

Macronutrient Breakdown

Barley

Protein: 2.3g Fat: 0.4g Carbs: 28.2g

Black Bean

Protein: 8.9g Fat: 0.5g Carbs: 23.7g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.