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

Couscous (Durum Semolina) vs. White Rice (Long Grain)

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

Comparing:
Couscous (Durum Semolina)
White Rice (Long Grain)

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 →

Milled long-grain white rice has its husk, bran, and germ removed. Per 100g raw, it provides 365 kcal, 79.9g carbohydrates (0.9g fiber), 7.13g protein, and 0.66g fat with a high glycemic index of 73.

View full White Rice (Long Grain) spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

10 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
376 kcal 365 kcal
Carbohydrates
77.4 g 79.9 g
Dietary Fiber
5.0 g 1.3 g
Net Carbohydrates
72.4 g 78.6 g
Protein
12.8 g 7.13 g
Total Fat
0.64 g 0.66 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
65 (Medium) 73 (High)
Water Content
8.6 g 11.6 g
Gluten Status
Contains Gluten Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
1.0 : 1.0 (Boiling water to couscous) 2.0 : 1.0 (by volume)