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Side-by-Side Comparison Staple Grains & Cereals

Pearl Barley vs. Wild Rice

Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 9 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Pearl Barley
Wild Rice

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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Wild rice (Zizania palustris) is an aquatic marsh grass seed native to North America. Per 100g raw, it delivers 357 kcal, 74.9g carbohydrates (6.2g fiber), 14.7g protein, and 1.08g fat with a low glycemic index of 45.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
352 kcal 357 kcal
Carbohydrates
77.7 g 74.9 g
Dietary Fiber
15.6 g 6.2 g
Net Carbohydrates
62.1 g 68.7 g
Protein
9.91 g 14.7 g
Total Fat
1.16 g 1.08 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
28 (Ultra-Low) 45 (Low)
Water Content
10.1 g 7.8 g
Gluten Status
Contains Gluten (Hordein) Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
3.0 : 1.0 (by volume) 3.0 : 1.0 (by volume)