Guide

barley protein amount varies by form: raw hulled has ~12–13 g per 100 g, while cooked pearled has ~3–4 g per cup.

No, barley isn’t high in protein; cooked barley offers modest protein and needs smart pairings for a fuller amino acid profile.

Barley grain protein content averages 10–13% by dry weight, with hulled types near 12–13% and pearled around 9–10%.

Barley grass protein content ranges from about 20–30% by dry weight; small servings of powder deliver 1–2 grams.

One 2-oz (56 g) serving of Barilla whole grain macaroni provides about 8 grams of protein, based on the dry-weight label.

Barilla spaghetti protein per serving ranges from about 7–10 grams per 2 oz dry, depending on the variety.

One serving of Barilla rigatoni lists about 7g of protein for classic pasta and 17g per 100g for Protein+ rigatoni.

One 2-oz dry serving of Barilla rotini has 7 g protein; Barilla Protein+ rotini lists about 10 g per 2-oz dry serving.

Barilla Rotini Protein Pasta nutrition per 2 oz: about 190 calories, 10 g protein, 38 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 1 g fat, and 0 mg sodium.

One 2-oz (56 g) dry serving of Barilla Protein+ Spaghetti has ~190 calories, 10 g protein, 38 g carbs, 5 g fiber, and 1 g fat.