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Mediterranean Barley - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mediterranean Barley Recipe

Mediterranean Barley has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 32.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 4.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mediterranean cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 87, for Mediterranean Barley, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat16%
 Calories from Carbs74%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4605 IU92.1%
Vitamin C56.2 mg93.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.54 mg1.8%
Thiamin0.03 mg2.1%
Riboflavin0.07 mg4.4%
Niacin3 mg14.8%
Vitamin B60.08 mg4.1%
Folate12 mcg3%
Vitamin B120.24 mcg4%
Pantothenic Acid0.15 mg1.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.5 mg8.1%
Magnesium7.2 mg1.8%
Phosphorus85 mg8.5%
Potassium316.6 mg9%
Sodium506.1 mg21.1%
Zinc0.33 mg2.2%
Copper0.14 mg6.8%
Manganese0.29 mg14.6%
Selenium2.8 mcg4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate32.9 g11%
Dietary Fiber6.2 g24.8%
Sugars2.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.2 g8.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.2 g4.9%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.2 g 4.9%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 2.3 mg 0.8%

Sodium 506.1 mg 21.1%

Total Carbohydrates 32.9 g 11%

Dietary Fiber 6.2 g24.8%

Sugars 2.9 g

Protein 4.2 g 8.4%

Vitamin A 92.1% Vitamin C 93.7%

Calcium 4% Iron 8.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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