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Side-by-Side Comparison Staple Grains & Cereals

Farro (Emmer Wheat) vs. Pearl Barley

Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 9 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Farro (Emmer Wheat)
Pearl Barley
Farro (Emmer Wheat) →

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.

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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
Farro (Emmer Wheat)
Pearl Barley
Energy / Calories
340 kcal 352 kcal
Carbohydrates
71.0 g 77.7 g
Dietary Fiber
10.5 g 15.6 g
Net Carbohydrates
60.5 g 62.1 g
Protein
14.5 g 9.91 g
Total Fat
2.50 g 1.16 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
45 (Low) 28 (Ultra-Low)
Water Content
11.0 g 10.1 g
Gluten Status
Contains Gluten Contains Gluten (Hordein)
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
3.0 : 1.0 (by volume) 3.0 : 1.0 (by volume)

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