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

Pearl Barley vs. Quinoa (White / Golden)

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

Comparing:
Pearl Barley
Quinoa (White / Golden)

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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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
352 kcal 368 kcal
Carbohydrates
77.7 g 64.2 g
Dietary Fiber
15.6 g 7.0 g
Net Carbohydrates
62.1 g 57.2 g
Protein
9.91 g 14.1 g
Total Fat
1.16 g 6.07 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
28 (Ultra-Low) 53 (Low)
Water Content
10.1 g 13.3 g
Gluten Status
Contains Gluten (Hordein) Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
3.0 : 1.0 (by volume) 2.0 : 1.0 (by volume)