Barley (Hordeum vulgare), a member of the grass family, is a major cereal grain grown in temperate climates globally. It was one of the first cultivated grains, particularly in Eurasia as early as 10,000 years ago.[3] Barley has been used as animal fodder, as a source of fermentable material for beer and certain distilled beverages, and as a component of various health foods. It is used in soups and stews, and in barley bread of various cultures. Barley grains are commonly made into malt in a traditional and ancient method of preparation. In 2016, barley was ranked fourth among grains in quantity produced (141 million tonnes) behind maize, rice and wheat. arley production, 2016 Country (millions of tonnes) European Unio 58.2 Russia 18.0 Germany 10.7 France 10.3 Ukraine 9.4 Australia 9.0 Canada 8.7 World 141.3 Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 1,473 kJ (352 kcal) Carbohydrates 77.7 g Sugars 0.8 g Dietary fiber 15.6 g Fat 1.2 g Protein 9.9 g Vitamins Quantity %DV Vitamin A equiv. beta-Carotene lutein zeaxanthin 0%13g 160 g Thiamine (B1) 17% 0.191 mg Riboflavin (B2) 10% 0.114 mg Niacin (B3) 31% 4.604 mg Pantothenic acid (B5) 6% 0.282 mg Vitamin B6 20% 0.26 mg Folate (B9) 6% 23g Choline 8% 37.8 mg Vitamin C 0% 0 mg Vitamin K 2% 2.2g Minerals Quantity %DV Calcium 3% 29 mg Iron 19% 2.5 mg Magnesium 22% 79 mg Manganese 63% 1.322 mg Phosphorus 32% 221 mg Potassium 6% 280 mg Sodium 1% 9 mg Zinc 22% 2.13 mg Other constituents Quantity Water 10 g