Comparison

Freekeh, cooked vs Barley, cooked: Fiber Comparison

Freekeh, cooked carries more fiber per serving — 8.0g versus 6.0g for Barley, cooked. Here's the full breakdown.

Freekeh, cooked

8.0g per 1 cup (170g)
Soluble1.5g
Insoluble6.5g
Calories170
Protein7.0g

Barley, cooked

6.0g per 1 cup (157g)
Soluble2.2g
Insoluble3.8g
Calories193
Protein3.5g

The verdict

Freekeh, cooked delivers 2.0g more fiber than Barley, cooked per serving, a 33% difference. Green wheat that's harvested young and roasted, giving it a smoky flavor along with a fiber content higher than most grains.

Freekeh, cooked: 8.0g/serving Barley, cooked: 6.0g/serving Difference: 2.0g