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

Farro (Emmer Wheat) vs. Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned)

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

Comparing:
Farro (Emmer Wheat)
Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned)

Farro (Triticum dicoccum) is an ancient hulled wheat grain. Per 100g raw, it provides 340 kcal, 71.0g carbohydrates (10.5g fiber), 14.5g protein, and 2.5g fat with a low glycemic index of 45.

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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.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
340 kcal 389 kcal
Carbohydrates
71.0 g 66.3 g
Dietary Fiber
10.5 g 10.6 g
Net Carbohydrates
60.5 g 55.7 g
Protein
14.5 g 16.9 g
Total Fat
2.50 g 6.90 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
45 (Low) 55 (Low-Medium)
Water Content
11.0 g 8.2 g
Gluten Status
Contains Gluten Naturally Gluten-Free (Requires certified processing)
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
3.0 : 1.0 (by volume) 2.0 : 1.0 (Liquid to Oats)