Barley (grain) – calorie content and chemical composition

Introduction

When choosing food products in a store and the appearance of the product, it is necessary to pay attention to information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, nutritional value, and other data indicated on the packaging, which is also important for the consumer.

Reading the product’s composition on the packaging, you can learn a lot about what we eat.

Proper nutrition is constant work on yourself. If you really want to eat only healthy food, it will take not only willpower but also knowledge – at the very least, you should learn how to read labels and understand the meanings.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional valueContent(per 100 grams)
Calorie288 kcal
Proteins10.3 g
Fats2.4 GH
Carbohydrates56.4 gr
Water14 grams
Fiber14.5 gr

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent0 mcg0%
Vitamin B1thiamine0.33 mg22%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.13 mg7%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid0 mg0%
Vitamin Etocopherol1.7 mg17%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin6.5 mg33%
Vitamin B4choline110 mg22%
Vitamin B5Pantothenic acid0.7 mg14%
Vitamin B6pyridoxine0.47 mg24%
Vitamin B9folic acid40 mg10%
Vitamin HBiotin11 mcg22%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium453 mg18%
Calcium93 mg9%
Magnesium150 mg38%
Phosphorus353 mg35%
Sodium32 mg2%
Iron7.4 mg53%
Iodine9 mcg6%
Zinc2.71 mg23%
Selenium22.1 µg40%
Copper470 mcg47%
Sulfur88 mg9%
Fluoride106 mcg3%
Chrome10.6 mcg21%
Silicon600 mg2000%
Manganese1.48 mg74%

The content of amino acids:

Essential amino acidsThe contents in 100grThe percentage of the daily requirement
Tryptophan120 mg48%
Isoleucine390 mg20%
Valine530 mg15%
Leucine740 mg15%
Threonine350 mg63%
Lysine370 mg23%
Methionine180 mg14%
Phenylalanine560 mg28%
Arginine470 mg9%
Histidine220 mg15%

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Conclusion

Thus, the product’s usefulness depends on its classification and your need for additional ingredients and components. To not get lost in the limitless world of labeling, do not forget that our diet should be based on fresh and unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, berries, cereals, legumes, the composition of which does not need to be learned. So add more fresh food to your diet.

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