Which is healthier, Barley or Couscous?

Barley wins in 5 out of 10 nutritional categories. Barley has 123 calories and 2.3g protein per 100g, while Couscous has 112 calories and 3.8g protein.

How many calories are in Barley vs Couscous?

Barley contains 123 calories per 100g, while Couscous contains 112 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Barley or Couscous?

Couscous has more protein with 3.8g per 100g compared to 2.3g.

Barley vs Couscous

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Barley 5

4 Couscous

Grains vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Barley	Couscous	Better
Calories	123kcal	112kcal	Couscous
Protein	2.3g	3.8g	Couscous
Total Fat	0.4g	0.2g	Couscous
Carbohydrates	28.2g	23.2g	Barley
Fiber	3.8g	1.4g	Barley
Sugar	0.3g	0.1g	Couscous
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	11mg	8mg	Barley
Iron	1.3mg	0.4mg	Barley
Potassium	93mg	58mg	Barley

Macronutrient Breakdown

Barley

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

Couscous

Protein: 3.8g Fat: 0.2g Carbs: 23.2g

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.