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Side-by-Side Comparison Staple Grains & Cereals

Couscous (Durum Semolina) vs. Millet (Proso / Pearl)

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

Comparing:
Couscous (Durum Semolina)
Millet (Proso / Pearl)
Couscous (Durum Semolina) →

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.

View full Couscous (Durum Semolina) spec sheet →
Millet (Proso / Pearl) →

Millet is an ancient drought-resistant small-seeded cereal. Per 100g raw, it provides 378 kcal, 72.8g carbohydrates (8.5g fiber), 11.0g protein, and 4.22g fat with a medium glycemic index of 70.

View full Millet (Proso / Pearl) spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Couscous (Durum Semolina)
Millet (Proso / Pearl)
Energy / Calories
376 kcal 378 kcal
Carbohydrates
77.4 g 72.8 g
Dietary Fiber
5.0 g 8.5 g
Net Carbohydrates
72.4 g 64.3 g
Protein
12.8 g 11.0 g
Total Fat
0.64 g 4.22 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
65 (Medium) 70 (Medium-High)
Water Content
8.6 g 8.7 g
Gluten Status
Contains Gluten Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
1.0 : 1.0 (Boiling water to couscous) 2.5 : 1.0 (by volume)

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