Calorie comparison
Barley vs English Muffin
Per 100 grams, barley is the lighter choice by 112 calories, while english muffin delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Barley | English Muffin |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123 | 235 |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 8 g |
| Carbs | 28 g | 46 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 1.8 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
🫓 English Muffin
1 muffin (57 g)
134 cal
4.6 g protein · 26.2 g carbs · 1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, barley or english muffin?
Per 100 g, barley has 123 calories and english muffin has 235. Barley is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, barley or english muffin?
Barley has 2.3 g of protein per 100 g; english muffin has 8 g. English Muffin wins on protein.
Is barley or english muffin 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 barley — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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