Pearl Barley

Pearl Barley by President's Choice has 333 kcal per 100 g. One serving (45 g) is about 150 kcal.

Pearl Barley contains 6.7 g of protein per 100 g — about 3 g per 45 g serving.

Yes — carbohydrates provide 90% of its calories (82.2 g per 100 g, of which 0 g is sugar). It also delivers 11.1 g of fiber.

Yes — only 0 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its 82.2 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 11.1 g of fiber per 100 g — 40% 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. It collects almost no negative points (low sugar, saturated fat and sodium); points in favor come from fiber (11.1 g). Overall that places it in band A.

About 30 g of Pearl Barley equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.