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Side-by-Side Comparison Staple Grains & Cereals

Cornmeal (Polenta / Maize) vs. Pearl Barley

Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Cornmeal (Polenta / Maize)
Pearl Barley
Cornmeal (Polenta / Maize) →

Cornmeal is coarsely ground dried field corn (Zea mays). Per 100g raw, it provides 362 kcal, 76.9g carbohydrates (7.3g fiber), 8.12g protein, and 3.59g fat with a medium glycemic index of 68.

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Pearl Barley →

Pearl barley (Hordeum vulgare) is polished barley with outer bran removed. Per 100g raw, it provides 352 kcal, 77.7g carbohydrates (15.6g fiber), 9.91g protein, and 1.16g fat with an ultra-low glycemic index of 28.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Cornmeal (Polenta / Maize)
Pearl Barley
Energy / Calories
362 kcal 352 kcal
Carbohydrates
76.9 g 77.7 g
Dietary Fiber
7.3 g 15.6 g
Net Carbohydrates
69.6 g 62.1 g
Protein
8.12 g 9.91 g
Total Fat
3.59 g 1.16 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
68 (Medium) 28 (Ultra-Low)
Water Content
10.9 g 10.1 g
Gluten Status
Naturally Gluten-Free Contains Gluten (Hordein)
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
4.0 : 1.0 (Liquid to Polenta) 3.0 : 1.0 (by volume)

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