KETO VERDICTAVOID
Barley is generally unsuitable for keto at typical portions. The reference amount contains 62.1g net carbs; a normal serving can consume much of a strict daily carbohydrate limit.
Is Barley Keto?
Other
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
62.1gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 77.7g
- Fiber
- 15.6g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 2.3g
- Calories
- 354
Barley is generally unsuitable for keto at typical portions. The reference amount contains 62.1g net carbs; a normal serving can consume much of a strict daily carbohydrate limit.
- Net carbs (100 g)62.1g
- Protein (100 g)12g
- Fat (100 g)2.3g
- Keto verdictAvoid on keto
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
62.1g
Total Carbs
77.7g
Fiber
15.6g
Protein
12g
Fat
2.3g
Calories
354
Source: Curated estimate
Source fit: curated estimate; not an exact source match
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
A USDA reference record exists, but the displayed basis or macros do not directly reproduce it, so KetoLens does not attribute these values to USDA. Check the current label for packaged products.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S NOT KETO-FRIENDLY
- Not suitable for ketogenic diets due to very high net carbs (~62g/100g dry)
- High starch load rapidly exceeds typical 20–30g/day keto limits
- Fiber content does not offset the overall carb burden
- Minimal fat and modest protein—poor keto macro profile
- Use low-carb alternatives (e.g., Riced Cauliflower, Konjac Rice (Shirataki))
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
BARLEY SOUP (NON-KETO)
Traditional soups with vegetables and broth—best reserved for non-keto days.
RISOTTO-STYLE (NON-KETO)
Simmer in stock with aromatics for a creamy grain dish.
SIDE GRAIN (NON-KETO)
Serve alongside proteins in balanced higher-carb meals.
PILAF (NON-KETO)
Toast in fat, then cook with broth and herbs for a classic pilaf.
BARLEY WATER (NON-KETO)
Simmer to make a traditional beverage; sweeteners raise carbs further.
KETO SWAP
Replicate texture using Riced Cauliflower or Konjac Rice (Shirataki) in soups and pilafs.