Carbs in Barley

How many carbs are in barley?

Barley has 62.1g net carbs per 100g — 77.7g total carbs minus 15.6g fiber — plus 9.9g protein, 1.2g fat, and 352 calories. At this carb count, barley is best limited to small portions on keto (usually 20–50g net carbs per day). Values are per per 100 g, sourced from USDA FoodData Central; net carbs are computed by CarbMeNot.

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Last updated June 10, 2026 · Reviewed by Jordan Lee, Nutrition Editor

Barley
62.1g
Net carbs
77.7g
Total carbs
15.6g
Fiber
9.9g
Protein
1.2g
Fat
352
Calories

Values per 100 g.

Is barley keto-friendly?

Not really

Barley is generally not keto-friendly. It has 62.1g net carbs per 100g (77.7g total carbs − 15.6g fiber). On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), even one serving uses a large share of your daily carbs, so keep portions small or save it for a higher-carb day.

Carbs by serving size

ServingNet carbsTotal carbsCalories
100 g (3.5 oz)62.1g77.7g352
1 oz (28 g)17.4g21.8g99

How many calories are in barley?

Barley has 352 calories per 100g. That's alongside 9.9g protein, 1.2g fat, and 62.1g net carbs per 100g.

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount (per 100 g)
Calories352
Total carbs77.7g
Net carbs62.1g
Fiber15.6g
Sugar0.8g
Sugar alcohols0g
Protein9.9g
Fat1.2g
Sodium9mg
Potassium280mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). Net carbs = total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols, computed by CarbMeNot.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in barley?
Barley has 77.7g of total carbs and 62.1g of net carbs per 100 grams.
How many net carbs are in barley?
Barley has 62.1g of net carbs per 100 grams (total carbs 77.7g minus 15.6g fiber).
Is barley keto-friendly?
Barley is generally not keto-friendly. It has 62.1g net carbs per 100g (77.7g total carbs − 15.6g fiber). On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), even one serving uses a large share of your daily carbs, so keep portions small or save it for a higher-carb day.
How many calories are in barley?
Barley has 352 calories per 100 grams.

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