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Traditional tandoor-baked, high-fiber, low-gluten barley bread
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Tandoor Barley Bread (80 g) has 176 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 35.6 g of carbs, 5.8 g of protein, 1.2 g of fat and 6.2 g of fiber. Its 0.6 mg of Manganese covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 53 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
176
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
35.6g
· 13% DV
Protein
5.8g
· 12% DV
Fat
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fiber
6.2g
· 22% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 81% · Protein 13% · Fat 6%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 176 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.24 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 35.6 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 176 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 110 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 60 g | 132 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 330 kcal |
Calculated from 220 calories per 100 g.
Tandoor Barley Bread has a hearty, grain-forward taste, often with a pleasantly earthy note. Its texture is typically denser than wheat bread, while baking in a tandoor gives it a distinctive crust.
Yes, you can bake Tandoor Barley Bread in a regular oven. It will not have exactly the same crust or cooking character as bread baked against a hot tandoor, but following a suitable recipe still gives you barley bread.
Yes, Tandoor Barley Bread contains gluten because barley naturally contains gluten proteins. It is not a safe gluten-free alternative for people with celiac disease, even if it contains less gluten than some wheat breads.
Tandoor Barley Bread is often denser because barley flour does not form the same elastic, gas-trapping structure as wheat flour. The amount of barley flour and any other flours in the recipe also affect how much the loaf rises.
Tandoor Barley Bread is served alongside meals, where its hearty texture works well for scooping up soups, stews, and sauces. You can also pair it with cheese or other savoury toppings for a simple snack.
Once cool, keep Tandoor Barley Bread in a bread box or cloth bag in a cool, dry place. Avoid trapping it while warm, since condensation encourages mould; discard the bread if you spot mould.
Yes, Tandoor Barley Bread freezes well. Slice it before freezing and seal the slices in an airtight bag, so you can take out just what you need. Thaw at room temperature or warm slices straight from frozen.
You can use Tandoor Barley Bread in many meals in place of wheat bread, but expect a denser texture and a stronger grain flavour. It is not a gluten-free substitute, and its shape may not suit every sandwich.
Tandoor Barley Bread contains carbohydrates and can raise blood sugar; its fibre may slow digestion, but does not prevent that rise. If you have diabetes, discuss portions and meal planning with your healthcare professional.
The fibre in Tandoor Barley Bread may help you feel full, but the bread does not cause weight loss on its own. How much you eat and what you serve with it matter too.
Vitamins
B3
2.88mg · 18% DV
B1
0.15mg · 13% DV
B6
0.21mg · 12% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.56mg · 24% DV
Copper
0.15mg · 17% DV
Selenium
7.2µg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
88mg · 13% DV
Sodium
256mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
136mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 176 calories in 1 piece (medium) (80 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Tandoor Barley Bread is a traditional bread made with barley flour and baked against the hot inner wall of a tandoor. Recipes and leavening methods vary by region, but barley gives the loaf a distinctive, gently earthy flavour and a hearty character.
Its texture is usually denser and more substantial than that of a soft wheat loaf. In Turkey it may accompany breakfast with cheese and olives, or be served alongside soup and home-cooked dishes; elsewhere, try it with dips, stews or a simple savoury topping. It is notably high in fibre and provides plenty of carbohydrate, while remaining relatively low in fat. Pair it with a protein-rich side for a more filling meal.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.