Side-by-Side Comparison
Staple Grains & Cereals
Pearl Barley vs. Quinoa (White / Golden)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Pearl Barley
Quinoa (White / Golden)
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.
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
|
352 kcal | 368 kcal |
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Carbohydrates
|
77.7 g | 64.2 g |
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Dietary Fiber
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15.6 g | 7.0 g |
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Net Carbohydrates
|
62.1 g | 57.2 g |
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Protein
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9.91 g | 14.1 g |
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Total Fat
|
1.16 g | 6.07 g |
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Glycemic Index (GI)
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28 (Ultra-Low) | 53 (Low) |
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Water Content
|
10.1 g | 13.3 g |
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Gluten Status
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Contains Gluten (Hordein) | Naturally Gluten-Free |
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Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
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3.0 : 1.0 (by volume) | 2.0 : 1.0 (by volume) |
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