Side-by-Side Comparison
Staple Grains & Cereals
Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned) vs. Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats)
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 10 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Rolled Oats (Old Fashioned)
Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats)
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.
Steel-cut oats are whole oat groats chopped into two or three pinhead-sized pieces without steaming or rolling. Per 100g raw, they deliver 379 kcal, 67.7g carbohydrates (10.1g fiber), 15.8g protein, and 6.5g fat with a low glycemic index of 52.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
|
389 kcal | 379 kcal |
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Carbohydrates
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66.3 g | 67.7 g |
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Dietary Fiber
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10.6 g | 10.1 g |
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Net Carbohydrates
|
55.7 g | 57.6 g |
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Protein
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16.9 g | 15.8 g |
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Total Fat
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6.90 g | 6.52 g |
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Glycemic Index (GI)
|
55 (Low-Medium) | 52 (Low) |
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Water Content
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8.2 g | 8.8 g |
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Gluten Status
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Naturally Gluten-Free (Requires certified processing) | Naturally Gluten-Free |
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Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
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2.0 : 1.0 (Liquid to Oats) | 3.0 : 1.0 (Liquid to Oats) |
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