Pearled barley vs Brown rice
Per 100 g, pearled barley has 123 kcal, 2.3 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 0.4 g fat; brown rice has 123 kcal, 2.7 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat. Pearled barley and brown rice have about the same calories per 100 g (123 vs 123 kcal).
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Pearled barley | Brown rice | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123 kcal | 123 kcal | — |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 2.7 g | −0.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g | 26 g | +2.6 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 1 g | −0.6 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 1.6 g | +2.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 0.2 g | +0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | −0.2 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 4 mg | −1 mg |
Difference is Pearled barley minus Brown rice. Full names: Barley, pearled, cooked · Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearled barley · 1 cup, 157 g | 193 | 3.6 g | 44 g | 0.6 g |
| Brown rice · 1 cup, 202 g | 248 | 5.5 g | 52 g | 2 g |
Where the calories come from
Pearled barley · 7% protein · 90% carbohydrate · 3% fat
Brown rice · 9% protein · 84% carbohydrate · 7% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Pearled barley and brown rice have about the same calories per 100 g (123 vs 123 kcal).
- Brown rice has 17% more protein per 100 g than pearled barley (2.7 g vs 2.3 g). Per calorie, pearled barley gives 1.9 g of protein per 100 kcal and brown rice gives 2.2 g.
- Pearled barley has 10% more carbohydrate per 100 g than brown rice (28 g vs 26 g).
- Brown rice has 150% more fat per 100 g than pearled barley (1 g vs 0.4 g).
- Pearled barley has 137% more fiber per 100 g than brown rice (3.8 g vs 1.6 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, pearled barley or brown rice?
Pearled barley and brown rice have about the same calories per 100 g (123 vs 123 kcal).
Which has more protein, pearled barley or brown rice?
Brown rice has 17% more protein per 100 g than pearled barley (2.7 g vs 2.3 g). Per calorie, pearled barley gives 1.9 g of protein per 100 kcal and brown rice gives 2.2 g.
What are the macros of pearled barley vs brown rice?
Pearled barley: 7% protein, 90% carbohydrate, 3% fat by energy. Brown rice: 9% protein, 84% carbohydrate, 7% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 170285 (Grains & bread) and 169704 (Grains & bread), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.