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Side-by-Side Comparison Staple Grains & Cereals

Pearl Barley vs. White Rice (Long Grain)

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

Comparing:
Pearl Barley
White Rice (Long Grain)

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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Milled long-grain white rice has its husk, bran, and germ removed. Per 100g raw, it provides 365 kcal, 79.9g carbohydrates (0.9g fiber), 7.13g protein, and 0.66g fat with a high glycemic index of 73.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
352 kcal 365 kcal
Carbohydrates
77.7 g 79.9 g
Dietary Fiber
15.6 g 1.3 g
Net Carbohydrates
62.1 g 78.6 g
Protein
9.91 g 7.13 g
Total Fat
1.16 g 0.66 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
28 (Ultra-Low) 73 (High)
Water Content
10.1 g 11.6 g
Gluten Status
Contains Gluten (Hordein) Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
3.0 : 1.0 (by volume) 2.0 : 1.0 (by volume)