Side-by-Side Comparison
Staple Grains & Cereals
Farro (Emmer Wheat) vs. Quinoa (White / Golden)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Farro (Emmer Wheat)
Quinoa (White / Golden)
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.
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is an Andean pseudograin containing all nine essential amino acids. Per 100g raw, it provides 368 kcal, 64.2g carbohydrates (7.0g fiber), 14.1g complete protein, and 6.07g fat with a low glycemic index of 53.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
|
340 kcal | 368 kcal |
|
Carbohydrates
|
71.0 g | 64.2 g |
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Dietary Fiber
|
10.5 g | 7.0 g |
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Net Carbohydrates
|
60.5 g | 57.2 g |
|
Protein
|
14.5 g | 14.1 g |
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Total Fat
|
2.50 g | 6.07 g |
|
Glycemic Index (GI)
|
45 (Low) | 53 (Low) |
|
Water Content
|
11.0 g | 13.3 g |
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Gluten Status
|
Contains Gluten | Naturally Gluten-Free |
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Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
|
3.0 : 1.0 (by volume) | 2.0 : 1.0 (by volume) |
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