Calories in
barley flour or meal
345 kcal per 100 g Barley flour or meal contains 345 calories per 100 grams, or about 511 calories per cup. Per 100 g it provides 10.5 g protein, 74.5 g carbohydrate and 1.6 g fat.
By calories that splits 84% carbohydrate, 12% protein, 4% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 148.0 g | 511 | 15.5 g | 110.3 g | 2.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 345 kcal | 511 kcal |
| Protein | 10.5 g | 15.5 g |
| Total fat | 1.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 74.5 g | 110.3 g |
| Fibre | 10.1 g | 14.9 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg | 5.9 mg |
| Potassium | 309.0 mg | 457.3 mg |
| Calcium | 32.0 mg | 47.4 mg |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 4.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 12.1 g | 17.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169739). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How barley flour or meal compares
Among the 49 cereal grains and pasta items on this site, barley flour or meal ranks 23 of 49 by calorie density, against a category average of 291 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 19% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup (511 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 104 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in barley flour or meal?
Barley flour or meal contains 345 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 511 calories per cup. It also provides 10.5 g of protein, 74.5 g of carbohydrate and 1.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of barley flour or meal?
By calories, barley flour or meal is roughly 84% carbohydrate, 12% protein and 4% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup?
About 104 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the barley flour or meal I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within cereal grains and pasta.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Barley flour or meal". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.