Side-by-Side Comparison
Staple Grains & Cereals
Millet (Proso / Pearl) vs. Quinoa (White / Golden)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 9 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Millet (Proso / Pearl)
Quinoa (White / Golden)
Millet is an ancient drought-resistant small-seeded cereal. Per 100g raw, it provides 378 kcal, 72.8g carbohydrates (8.5g fiber), 11.0g protein, and 4.22g fat with a medium glycemic index of 70.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Energy / Calories
|
378 kcal | 368 kcal |
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Carbohydrates
|
72.8 g | 64.2 g |
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Dietary Fiber
|
8.5 g | 7.0 g |
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Net Carbohydrates
|
64.3 g | 57.2 g |
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Protein
|
11.0 g | 14.1 g |
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Total Fat
|
4.22 g | 6.07 g |
|
Glycemic Index (GI)
|
70 (Medium-High) | 53 (Low) |
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Water Content
|
8.7 g | 13.3 g |
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Gluten Status
|
Naturally Gluten-Free | Naturally Gluten-Free |
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Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
|
2.5 : 1.0 (by volume) | 2.0 : 1.0 (by volume) |
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