Buckwheat Groats vs. Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is a gluten-free pseudograin rich in rutin and quercetin flavonoids. Per 100g raw, it delivers 343 kcal, 71.5g carbohydrates (10.0g fiber), 13.3g protein, and 3.4g fat with a low glycemic index of 49.
Steel-cut oats are whole oat groats chopped into two or three pinhead-sized pieces without steaming or rolling. Per 100g raw, they deliver 379 kcal, 67.7g carbohydrates (10.1g fiber), 15.8g protein, and 6.5g fat with a low glycemic index of 52.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
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343 kcal | 379 kcal |
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Carbohydrates
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71.5 g | 67.7 g |
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Dietary Fiber
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10.0 g | 10.1 g |
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Net Carbohydrates
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61.5 g | 57.6 g |
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Protein
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13.3 g | 15.8 g |
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Total Fat
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3.40 g | 6.52 g |
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Glycemic Index (GI)
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49 (Low) | 52 (Low) |
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Water Content
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9.8 g | 8.8 g |
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Gluten Status
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Naturally Gluten-Free | Naturally Gluten-Free |
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Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
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2.0 : 1.0 (by volume) | 3.0 : 1.0 (Liquid to Oats) |