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

Couscous (Durum Semolina) vs. Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats)

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

Comparing:
Couscous (Durum Semolina)
Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats)

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.

View full Couscous (Durum Semolina) 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
376 kcal 379 kcal
Carbohydrates
77.4 g 67.7 g
Dietary Fiber
5.0 g 10.1 g
Net Carbohydrates
72.4 g 57.6 g
Protein
12.8 g 15.8 g
Total Fat
0.64 g 6.52 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
65 (Medium) 52 (Low)
Water Content
8.6 g 8.8 g
Gluten Status
Contains Gluten Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
1.0 : 1.0 (Boiling water to couscous) 3.0 : 1.0 (Liquid to Oats)