Is barley keto?
Barley
Not keto No — barley is not keto-friendly.
A starchy grain with about 38 g net carbs per cup.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup cooked · 157 g- Net carbs
- 38g
- Calories
- 193kcal
- Protein
- 3.5g
- Fat
- 0.7g
- Total carbs
- 44 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 191%
1.9× the daily limit
About 20.5 g of barley adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 13% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 193 kcal | 123 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 44 g | 28 g |
| Dietary fiber | 6 g | 3.8 g |
| Net carbs | 38 g | 24 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 0.4 g |
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Better keto swaps for barley
Keto substitutes for rice 6 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Frequently asked questions
Is barley keto?
No — barley is not keto-friendly. A starchy grain with about 38 g net carbs per cup.
How many net carbs are in barley?
1 cup cooked (157 g) of barley has about 38 g net carbs (44 g total carbs minus 6 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 24 g net carbs.
How much barley can I eat on keto?
About 20.5 g of barley adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 13% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 191% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for barley?
Try cauliflower. See our full guide: keto substitutes for rice.
