Calorie comparison
Barley vs Naan
Per 100 grams, barley is the lighter choice by 187 calories, while naan 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 | Naan |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123 | 310 |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 28 g | 50 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 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
🫓 Naan
1 naan (90 g)
279 cal
8.1 g protein · 45 g carbs · 7.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, barley or naan?
Per 100 g, barley has 123 calories and naan has 310. Barley is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, barley or naan?
Barley has 2.3 g of protein per 100 g; naan has 9 g. Naan wins on protein.
Is barley or naan 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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