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

Farro (Emmer Wheat) vs. Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats)

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

Comparing:
Farro (Emmer Wheat)
Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats)

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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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
340 kcal 379 kcal
Carbohydrates
71.0 g 67.7 g
Dietary Fiber
10.5 g 10.1 g
Net Carbohydrates
60.5 g 57.6 g
Protein
14.5 g 15.8 g
Total Fat
2.50 g 6.52 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
45 (Low) 52 (Low)
Water Content
11.0 g 8.8 g
Gluten Status
Contains Gluten Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
3.0 : 1.0 (by volume) 3.0 : 1.0 (Liquid to Oats)