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

Brown Rice (Whole Grain) vs. Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats)

Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 9 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Brown Rice (Whole Grain)
Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats)

Brown rice retains the nutrient-dense bran and germ layers. Per 100g raw, it delivers 370 kcal, 77.2g carbohydrates (3.5g fiber), 7.94g protein, 2.92g healthy lipids, and a moderate glycemic index of 55.

View full Brown Rice (Whole Grain) spec sheet →

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.

View full Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats) spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
370 kcal 379 kcal
Carbohydrates
77.2 g 67.7 g
Dietary Fiber
3.5 g 10.1 g
Net Carbohydrates
73.7 g 57.6 g
Protein
7.94 g 15.8 g
Total Fat
2.92 g 6.52 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
55 (Medium) 52 (Low)
Water Content
10.4 g 8.8 g
Gluten Status
Naturally Gluten-Free Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
2.25 : 1.0 (by volume) 3.0 : 1.0 (Liquid to Oats)