Which is healthier, Barley or Cheddar Cheese?

Barley wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Barley has 123 calories and 2.3g protein per 100g, while Cheddar Cheese has 403 calories and 24.9g protein.

How many calories are in Barley vs Cheddar Cheese?

Barley contains 123 calories per 100g, while Cheddar Cheese contains 403 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Barley or Cheddar Cheese?

Cheddar Cheese has more protein with 24.9g per 100g compared to 2.3g.

Barley vs Cheddar Cheese

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Barley 6

3 Cheddar Cheese

Grains vs Dairy & Eggs

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Barley	Cheddar Cheese	Better
Calories	123kcal	403kcal	Barley
Protein	2.3g	24.9g	Cheddar Cheese
Total Fat	0.4g	33.1g	Barley
Carbohydrates	28.2g	1.3g	Barley
Fiber	3.8g	0g	Barley
Sugar	0.3g	0.5g	Barley
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	11mg	721mg	Cheddar Cheese
Iron	1.3mg	0.7mg	Barley
Potassium	93mg	98mg	Cheddar Cheese

Macronutrient Breakdown

Barley

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

Cheddar Cheese

Protein: 24.9g Fat: 33.1g Carbs: 1.3g

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.