Side-by-Side Comparison
Staple Grains & Cereals
Couscous (Durum Semolina) vs. Farro (Emmer Wheat)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Couscous (Durum Semolina)
Farro (Emmer Wheat)
Couscous consists of small steamed granules of rolled durum wheat semolina. Per 100g dry, it provides 376 kcal, 77.4g carbohydrates (5.0g fiber), 12.8g protein, and 0.64g fat with a medium glycemic index of 65.
Farro (Triticum dicoccum) is an ancient hulled wheat grain. Per 100g raw, it provides 340 kcal, 71.0g carbohydrates (10.5g fiber), 14.5g protein, and 2.5g fat with a low glycemic index of 45.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Energy / Calories
|
376 kcal | 340 kcal |
|
Carbohydrates
|
77.4 g | 71.0 g |
|
Dietary Fiber
|
5.0 g | 10.5 g |
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Net Carbohydrates
|
72.4 g | 60.5 g |
|
Protein
|
12.8 g | 14.5 g |
|
Total Fat
|
0.64 g | 2.50 g |
|
Glycemic Index (GI)
|
65 (Medium) | 45 (Low) |
|
Water Content
|
8.6 g | 11.0 g |
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Gluten Status
|
Contains Gluten | Contains Gluten |
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Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
|
1.0 : 1.0 (Boiling water to couscous) | 3.0 : 1.0 (by volume) |
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