Barley Sprouts Nutrition Information
Barley is a member of the grass family, Poaceae. In 2005, barley ranked fourth in quantity produced and in area of cultivation of cereal crops in the world
Half of the United States' barley production is used as an animal feed.A large part of the remainder is used for malting and is a key ingredient in beer and whisky production.
Barley is used as a medicine for many different diseases. In the religion of Islam, the Prophet Muhammad prescribed it for seven diseases.
Reported health benefits:
Known in Arabic as "At-Talbina", it was narrated in Islam that it helped people who lose others to death and controls grief. Illnesses include high cholesterol levels, heart disease, treatment of cancer and slowing of age, treatment for diabetes and hypertension, as well as soothing and calming effects for the bowel.
Information provided by USDA (100 grams = 3.5 ounces):
| Nutrient | Units | Value per 100 grams |
Number of Data Points |
Std. Error |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proximates | ||||
| Water |
g
|
9.44
|
7
|
0.554
|
| Energy |
kcal
|
354
|
0
|
0
|
| Energy |
kJ
|
1481
|
0
|
0
|
| Protein |
g
|
12.48
|
12
|
0.574
|
| Total lipid (fat) |
g
|
2.30
|
6
|
0.253
|
| Ash |
g
|
2.29
|
14
|
0.077
|
| Carbohydrate, by difference |
g
|
73.48
|
0
|
0
|
| Fiber, total dietary |
g
|
17.3
|
0
|
0
|
| Sugars, total |
g
|
0.80
|
0
|
0
|
| Minerals | ||||
| Calcium, Ca |
mg
|
33
|
16
|
1.773
|
| Iron, Fe |
mg
|
3.60
|
19
|
0.154
|
| Magnesium, Mg |
mg
|
133
|
16
|
3.571
|
| Phosphorus, P |
mg
|
264
|
9
|
24.799
|
| Potassium, K |
mg
|
452
|
16
|
8.962
|
| Sodium, Na |
mg
|
12
|
15
|
1.241
|
| Zinc, Zn |
mg
|
2.77
|
28
|
0.081
|
| Copper, Cu |
mg
|
0.498
|
25
|
0.021
|
| Manganese, Mn |
mg
|
1.943
|
21
|
0.149
|
| Selenium, Se |
mcg
|
37.7
|
0
|
0
|
| Vitamins | ||||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid |
mg
|
0.0
|
0
|
0
|
| Thiamin |
mg
|
0.646
|
2
|
0
|
| Riboflavin |
mg
|
0.285
|
2
|
0
|
| Niacin |
mg
|
4.604
|
0
|
0
|
| Pantothenic acid |
mg
|
0.282
|
0
|
0
|
| Vitamin B-6 |
mg
|
0.318
|
3
|
0.038
|
| Folate, total |
mcg
|
19
|
6
|
1.847
|
| Folic acid |
mcg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Folate, food |
mcg
|
19
|
6
|
1.847
|
| Folate, DFE |
mcg_DFE
|
19
|
0
|
0
|
| Vitamin B-12 |
mcg
|
0.00
|
0
|
0
|
| Vitamin B-12, added |
mcg
|
0.00
|
0
|
0
|
| Vitamin A, RAE |
mcg_RAE
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
| Retinol |
mcg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Carotene, beta |
mcg
|
13
|
0
|
0
|
| Carotene, alpha |
mcg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Cryptoxanthin, beta |
mcg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Vitamin A, IU |
IU
|
22
|
0
|
0
|
| Lycopene |
mcg
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin |
mcg
|
160
|
0
|
0
|
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) |
mg
|
0.57
|
0
|
0
|
| Vitamin E, added |
mg
|
0.00
|
0
|
0
|
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) |
mcg
|
2.2
|
0
|
0
|