Comparison

Farro, cooked vs Barley, cooked: Fiber Comparison

Farro, cooked carries more fiber per serving — 7.0g versus 6.0g for Barley, cooked. Here's the full breakdown.

Farro, cooked

7.0g per 1 cup (194g)

Soluble1.5g

Insoluble5.5g

Calories200

Protein7.5g

Barley, cooked

6.0g per 1 cup (157g)

Soluble2.2g

Insoluble3.8g

Calories193

Protein3.5g

The verdict

Farro, cooked delivers 1.0g more fiber than Barley, cooked per serving, a 17% difference. An ancient wheat variety with a chewy, nutty texture that holds up well in grain salads without going mushy.

Farro, cooked: 7.0g/serving Barley, cooked: 6.0g/serving Difference: 1.0g

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Full Farro, cooked profile

An ancient wheat variety with a chewy, nutty texture that holds up well in grain salads without going mushy.

Full Barley, cooked profile

Among the highest beta-glucan grains after oats. Works well as a rice substitute in soups and grain bowls.