# item.guide
Side-by-Side Comparison Staple Grains & Cereals

Farro (Emmer Wheat) vs. Quinoa (White / Golden)

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

Comparing:
Farro (Emmer Wheat)
Quinoa (White / Golden)

Farro (Triticum dicoccum) is an ancient hulled wheat grain. Per 100g raw, it provides 340 kcal, 71.0g carbohydrates (10.5g fiber), 14.5g protein, and 2.5g fat with a low glycemic index of 45.

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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.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
340 kcal 368 kcal
Carbohydrates
71.0 g 64.2 g
Dietary Fiber
10.5 g 7.0 g
Net Carbohydrates
60.5 g 57.2 g
Protein
14.5 g 14.1 g
Total Fat
2.50 g 6.07 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
45 (Low) 53 (Low)
Water Content
11.0 g 13.3 g
Gluten Status
Contains Gluten Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
3.0 : 1.0 (by volume) 2.0 : 1.0 (by volume)