Which has more calories, barley or oatmeal?

Per 100 g, barley has 123 calories and oatmeal has 71. Oatmeal is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, barley or oatmeal?

Barley has 2.3 g of protein per 100 g; oatmeal has 2.5 g. Oatmeal wins on protein.

Is barley or oatmeal better for weight loss?

For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward oatmeal — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Barley vs Oatmeal

Per 100 grams, oatmeal is the lighter choice by 52 calories, while oatmeal delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

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Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Barley	Oatmeal
Calories	123	71
Protein	2.3 g	2.5 g
Carbs	28 g	12 g
Fat	0.4 g	1.5 g

Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.

Per typical serving

🌾 Barley

1 cup cooked (157 g)

193 cal

3.6 g protein · 44 g carbs · 0.6 g fat

🥣 Oatmeal

1 cup cooked (234 g)

166 cal

5.9 g protein · 28.1 g carbs · 3.5 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, barley or oatmeal?
Per 100 g, barley has 123 calories and oatmeal has 71. Oatmeal is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, barley or oatmeal?
Barley has 2.3 g of protein per 100 g; oatmeal has 2.5 g. Oatmeal wins on protein.
Is barley or oatmeal better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward oatmeal — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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