Barley vs. Egg Noodles
Nutrition comparison of Barley and Cooked Egg Noodles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
barley
versus
cooked
egg noodles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in barley and egg noodles:
- Both egg noodles and barley are high in calories.
- Barley has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, egg noodle contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Barley is a great source of iron, potassium and protein.
- Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both egg noodles and barley are high in calories. Barley has 155% more calories than egg noodle - egg noodle has 138 calories per 100 grams and barley has 352 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, barley is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to egg noodles for protein. Barley has a macronutrient ratio of 11:86:3 and for egg noodles, 13:73:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Barley | Egg Noodles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 73% |
| Fat | 3% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Barley is high in carbohydrates and egg noodle has 68% less carbohydrates than barley - egg noodle has 25.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Barley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than egg noodle - egg noodle has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and barley has 15.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Egg noodles and barley contain similar amounts of sugar - egg noodle has 0.4g of sugar per 100 grams and barley has 0.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Barley is a great source of protein and it has 118% more protein than egg noodle - egg noodle has 4.5g of protein per 100 grams and barley has 9.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both egg noodles and barley are low in saturated fat - egg noodle has 0.42g of saturated fat per 100 grams and barley has 0.24g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg noodles and barley are low in trans fat - egg noodle has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Barley has less cholesterol than egg noodle - egg noodle has 29mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and barley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg noodles and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - egg noodle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and barley has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Egg noodles and barley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - egg noodle has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and barley has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Barley and egg noodles contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - barley has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Barley has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, egg noodle contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both barley and egg noodles contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Barley | Egg Noodles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.191 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.136 MG |
| Niacin | 4.604 MG | 2.077 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.282 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 84 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Barley has 142% more calcium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and barley has 29mg of calcium.
iron
Barley is a great source of iron and it has 70% more iron than egg noodle - egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and barley has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Barley is a great source of potassium and it has 637% more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg of potassium per 100 grams and barley has 280mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both barley and egg noodles contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Barley | Egg Noodles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 13 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 160 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both barley and egg noodles contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Barley | Egg Noodles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.028 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both barley and egg noodles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Barley | Egg Noodles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.505 G | 0.522 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.505 G | 0.523 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Barley (Barley, pearled, raw) and Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) .
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FAQ
Does egg noodles or barley contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg noodles and barley are high in calories. Barley has 160% more calories than egg noodle - egg noodle has 138 calories in 100g and barley has 352 calories.
Does egg noodles or barley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, barley is high in carbohydrates and egg noodle has 70% fewer carbohydrates than barley - egg noodle has 25.2g of carbs for 100g and barley has 77.7g of carbohydrates.