Side-by-Side Comparison
Staple Grains & Cereals
Couscous (Durum Semolina) vs. Pearl Barley
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Couscous (Durum Semolina)
Pearl Barley
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.
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.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
|
376 kcal | 352 kcal |
|
Carbohydrates
|
77.4 g | 77.7 g |
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Dietary Fiber
|
5.0 g | 15.6 g |
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Net Carbohydrates
|
72.4 g | 62.1 g |
|
Protein
|
12.8 g | 9.91 g |
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Total Fat
|
0.64 g | 1.16 g |
|
Glycemic Index (GI)
|
65 (Medium) | 28 (Ultra-Low) |
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Water Content
|
8.6 g | 10.1 g |
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Gluten Status
|
Contains Gluten | Contains Gluten (Hordein) |
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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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