How much fiber is in barley?
Barley has 6 grams of fiber in 1 cup, cooked (157 grams), according to USDA FoodData Central. That is 21% of the Daily Value, which the FDA's label rules call high in fiber. Per 100 grams, barley has 3.8 grams of fiber.
6gof fiber in 1 cup, cooked
24% of a 25 gram day
Fiber in barley by serving size
| Serving | Weight | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 157g | 6g |
| 100 grams | 100g | 3.8g |
How barley compares with other grains
Barley ranks 1 of 9 grains in this library, by fiber in one serving.
- Barley6g
- Quinoa5.2g
- Oatmeal4g
- Brown rice3.2g
- Pasta2.2g
Each bar is one serving: barley, 1 cup, cooked; quinoa, 1 cup, cooked; oatmeal, 1 cup, cooked; brown rice, 1 cup, cooked; pasta, 1 cup spaghetti, cooked.
More than rice
A cup of cooked pearled barley has 6 grams of fiber. A cup of brown rice has 3.2, and white rice has 0.6.
In soup
A cup of barley in a vegetable soup with half a cup of green peas is 9.6 grams of fiber.
More fiber alongside barley
- Black beans: 15 grams in 1 cup, cooked
- Lentils: 15.6 grams in 1 cup, cooked
- Broccoli: 2.4 grams in 1 cup, chopped
Not sure what your daily number should be? The fiber calculator works it out from your age and sex. For a longer list to shop from, see 50 high-fiber foods ranked by fiber.
Questions about fiber in barley
- How much fiber is in barley?
- Barley has 6 grams of fiber in 1 cup, cooked, which weighs 157 grams. The number comes from USDA FoodData Central.
- Is barley high in fiber?
- One serving, 1 cup, cooked, has 6 grams. That is 21% of the Daily Value, which the FDA's label rules call high in fiber. Barley ranks 1 of 9 grains in this library by fiber per serving.
- How much fiber is in 100 grams of barley?
- 3.8 grams of fiber per 100 grams. The largest size USDA lists, 1 cup, weighs 157 grams and has 6 grams of fiber.
- How many cups of barley would it take to reach 25 grams of fiber?
- About 4.2, at 6 grams each. Most people reach 25 grams by mixing several foods across the day.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, Barley, pearled, cooked, retrieved November 5, 2026. Label terms follow the FDA's 28 gram Daily Value for fiber.