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

Jasmine Rice (Fragrant White) vs. Quinoa (White / Golden)

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

Comparing:
Jasmine Rice (Fragrant White)
Quinoa (White / Golden)

Jasmine rice (Thai Hom Mali) is an aromatic long-grain white rice containing natural 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline floral aromas. Per 100g raw, it provides 360 kcal, 79.3g carbohydrates (1.0g fiber), 7.0g protein, and 0.6g fat with a high glycemic index of 75.

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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
360 kcal 368 kcal
Carbohydrates
79.3 g 64.2 g
Dietary Fiber
1.0 g 7.0 g
Net Carbohydrates
78.3 g 57.2 g
Protein
7.00 g 14.1 g
Total Fat
0.60 g 6.07 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
75 (High) 53 (Low)
Water Content
12.0 g 13.3 g
Gluten Status
Naturally Gluten-Free Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
1.5 : 1.0 (by volume) 2.0 : 1.0 (by volume)