Side-by-Side Comparison
Staple Grains & Cereals
Pearl Barley vs. Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Pearl Barley
Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats)
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.
Steel-cut oats are whole oat groats chopped into two or three pinhead-sized pieces without steaming or rolling. Per 100g raw, they deliver 379 kcal, 67.7g carbohydrates (10.1g fiber), 15.8g protein, and 6.5g fat with a low glycemic index of 52.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
|
352 kcal | 379 kcal |
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Carbohydrates
|
77.7 g | 67.7 g |
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Dietary Fiber
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15.6 g | 10.1 g |
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Net Carbohydrates
|
62.1 g | 57.6 g |
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Protein
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9.91 g | 15.8 g |
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Total Fat
|
1.16 g | 6.52 g |
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Glycemic Index (GI)
|
28 (Ultra-Low) | 52 (Low) |
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Water Content
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10.1 g | 8.8 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) | 3.0 : 1.0 (Liquid to Oats) |
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