Which is healthier, Barley or Chicken Breast?

Barley wins in 5 out of 10 nutritional categories. Barley has 123 calories and 2.3g protein per 100g, while Chicken Breast has 165 calories and 31g protein.

How many calories are in Barley vs Chicken Breast?

Barley contains 123 calories per 100g, while Chicken Breast contains 165 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Barley or Chicken Breast?

Chicken Breast has more protein with 31g per 100g compared to 2.3g.

Barley vs Chicken Breast

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Barley 5

4 Chicken Breast

Grains vs Poultry

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Barley	Chicken Breast	Better
Calories	123kcal	165kcal	Barley
Protein	2.3g	31g	Chicken Breast
Total Fat	0.4g	3.6g	Barley
Carbohydrates	28.2g	0g	Barley
Fiber	3.8g	0g	Barley
Sugar	0.3g	0g	Chicken Breast
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	11mg	15mg	Chicken Breast
Iron	1.3mg	1mg	Barley
Potassium	93mg	256mg	Chicken Breast

Macronutrient Breakdown

Barley

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

Chicken Breast

Protein: 31g Fat: 3.6g Carbs: 0g

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.