Pearl Barley

Pearl Barley by compliments has 356 kcal per 100 g. One serving (45 g) is about 160 kcal.

Pearl Barley contains 8.9 g of protein per 100 g — about 4 g per 45 g serving.

Yes — carbohydrates provide 87% of its calories (77.8 g per 100 g, of which 0 g is sugar). It also delivers 15.6 g of fiber.

Yes — only 0 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its 77.8 g of carbs come from starch and fiber rather than sugar.

Yes — just 0 mg per 100 g (0% of the daily value), which qualifies as low sodium.

It provides 15.6 g of fiber per 100 g — 56% of the daily value, making it a high-fiber food.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (356 kcal); points in favor come from fiber (15.6 g), protein (8.9 g). Overall that places it in band A.

About 28 g of Pearl Barley equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.