Barley (Hordeum vulgare)



Family

  • Poaceae

Components

Nutritional and caloric values of barley (100 g cooked barley):

  • Protein: 2.42g
  • Carbohydrates: 24.4g
  • Lipids: 0.44g
  • Fibre: 3.8g
  • Calcium: 11mg
  • Copper: 0.11mg
  • Iron: 1.33mg
  • Iodine: 0.5 mcg
  • Magnesium: 22mg
  • Manganese: 0.26mg
  • Phosphorus: 54 mg
  • Potassium: 93mg
  • Sodium: 3mg
  • Zinc: 0.82mg
  • Beta-carotene: 5 mcg
  • Vitamin E: 0.01mg
  • Vitamin K1: 0.8mcg
  • Vitamin B1 or thiamine: 0.083 mg
  • Vitamin B2 or riboflavin: 0.062mg
  • Vitamin B3 or PP or niacin: 2.06mg
  • Vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid: 0.14mg
  • Vitamin B6: 0.12mg
  • Vitamin B9 or total folate 16mcg

Parts used

  • Seeds / Flowers

Properties

  • Antioxidant
  • Rich in soluble fibre
  • Remineralising

Contraindications

  • Barley may cause intolerance and allergy.
  • Gluten-induced enteropathy (celiac disease).