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Side-by-Side Comparison Staple Grains & Cereals

Sorghum vs. Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats)

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

Comparing:
Sorghum
Steel-Cut Oats (Irish Oats)

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is an ancient gluten-free grain rich in polyphenol antioxidants. Per 100g raw, it provides 329 kcal, 72.1g carbohydrates (6.7g fiber), 10.6g protein, and 3.46g fat with a medium glycemic index of 62.

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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.

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Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
329 kcal 379 kcal
Carbohydrates
72.1 g 67.7 g
Dietary Fiber
6.7 g 10.1 g
Net Carbohydrates
65.4 g 57.6 g
Protein
10.6 g 15.8 g
Total Fat
3.46 g 6.52 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
62 (Medium) 52 (Low)
Water Content
12.4 g 8.8 g
Gluten Status
Naturally Gluten-Free Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
3.0 : 1.0 (by volume) 3.0 : 1.0 (Liquid to Oats)