Which is healthier, Barley or Rice (White)?

Barley wins in 5 out of 10 nutritional categories. Barley has 123 calories and 2.3g protein per 100g, while Rice (White) has 130 calories and 2.7g protein.

How many calories are in Barley vs Rice (White)?

Barley contains 123 calories per 100g, while Rice (White) contains 130 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Barley or Rice (White)?

Rice (White) has more protein with 2.7g per 100g compared to 2.3g.

Barley vs Rice (White)

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Barley 5

3 Rice (White)

Grains vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Barley	Rice (White)	Better
Calories	123kcal	130kcal	Barley
Protein	2.3g	2.7g	Rice (White)
Total Fat	0.4g	0.3g	Rice (White)
Carbohydrates	28.2g	28.2g	Tie
Fiber	3.8g	0.4g	Barley
Sugar	0.3g	0g	Rice (White)
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	11mg	10mg	Barley
Iron	1.3mg	0.2mg	Barley
Potassium	93mg	35mg	Barley

Macronutrient Breakdown

Barley

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

Rice (White)

Protein: 2.7g Fat: 0.3g Carbs: 28.2g

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.