Side-by-Side Comparison
Staple Grains & Cereals
Couscous (Durum Semolina) vs. Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Couscous (Durum Semolina)
Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned)
Couscous consists of small steamed granules of rolled durum wheat semolina. Per 100g dry, it provides 376 kcal, 77.4g carbohydrates (5.0g fiber), 12.8g protein, and 0.64g fat with a medium glycemic index of 65.
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
|
376 kcal | 389 kcal |
|
Carbohydrates
|
77.4 g | 66.3 g |
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Dietary Fiber
|
5.0 g | 10.6 g |
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Net Carbohydrates
|
72.4 g | 55.7 g |
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Protein
|
12.8 g | 16.9 g |
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Total Fat
|
0.64 g | 6.90 g |
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Glycemic Index (GI)
|
65 (Medium) | 55 (Low-Medium) |
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Water Content
|
8.6 g | 8.2 g |
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Gluten Status
|
Contains Gluten | Naturally Gluten-Free (Requires certified processing) |
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Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
|
1.0 : 1.0 (Boiling water to couscous) | 2.0 : 1.0 (Liquid to Oats) |
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