Buckwheat Groats vs. Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is a gluten-free pseudograin rich in rutin and quercetin flavonoids. Per 100g raw, it delivers 343 kcal, 71.5g carbohydrates (10.0g fiber), 13.3g protein, and 3.4g fat with a low glycemic index of 49.
Rolled oats are steamed and flattened whole oat groats (Avena sativa). Per 100g raw, they provide 389 kcal, 66.3g carbohydrates (10.6g fiber, including 4g beta-glucan soluble fiber), 16.9g protein, and 6.9g fat with a low glycemic index of 55.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
|
343 kcal | 389 kcal |
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Carbohydrates
|
71.5 g | 66.3 g |
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Dietary Fiber
|
10.0 g | 10.6 g |
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Net Carbohydrates
|
61.5 g | 55.7 g |
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Protein
|
13.3 g | 16.9 g |
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Total Fat
|
3.40 g | 6.90 g |
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Glycemic Index (GI)
|
49 (Low) | 55 (Low-Medium) |
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Water Content
|
9.8 g | 8.2 g |
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Gluten Status
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Naturally Gluten-Free | Naturally Gluten-Free (Requires certified processing) |
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Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
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2.0 : 1.0 (by volume) | 2.0 : 1.0 (Liquid to Oats) |