How many carbs are in barley?
1 oz, dry, yields of barley contains about 30g of carbohydrate, 25.9g net carbs after subtracting 4.1g of fiber, 2.4g of protein, and 153 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz, dry, yields (110g) | 30g | 4.1g | 25.9g |
| 1 cup, cooked (170g) | 46.3g | 6.3g | 40g |
| 1 cup, dry, yields (740g) | 201.5g | 27.4g | 174.1g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 27.2g | 3.7g | 23.5g |
Net carbs in barley
1 oz, dry, yields of barley contains 25.9g of net carbs — total carbs (30g) minus dietary fiber (4.1g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for barley (per 100g)
- Calories: 139 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 27.2g
- Dietary fiber: 3.7g
- Sugars: 0.3g
- Protein: 2.2g
- Fat: 2.7g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343845). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in barley?
1 oz, dry, yields of barley contains about 30g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 4.1g of fiber, the net carbs are about 25.9g.
How many net carbs are in barley?
Net carbs in 1 oz, dry, yields of barley are about 25.9g — that is total carbs (30g) minus dietary fiber (4.1g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is barley good for diabetics?
Barley contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is barley keto-friendly?
Whether barley fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 oz, dry, yields) provides about 25.9g of net carbs.