Side-by-Side Comparison
Staple Grains & Cereals
Couscous (Durum Semolina) vs. Quinoa (White / Golden)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Couscous (Durum Semolina)
Quinoa (White / Golden)
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.
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
|
376 kcal | 368 kcal |
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Carbohydrates
|
77.4 g | 64.2 g |
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Dietary Fiber
|
5.0 g | 7.0 g |
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Net Carbohydrates
|
72.4 g | 57.2 g |
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Protein
|
12.8 g | 14.1 g |
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Total Fat
|
0.64 g | 6.07 g |
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Glycemic Index (GI)
|
65 (Medium) | 53 (Low) |
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Water Content
|
8.6 g | 13.3 g |
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Gluten Status
|
Contains Gluten | Naturally Gluten-Free |
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Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
|
1.0 : 1.0 (Boiling water to couscous) | 2.0 : 1.0 (by volume) |
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