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

Farro (Emmer Wheat) vs. White Rice (Long Grain)

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

Comparing:
Farro (Emmer Wheat)
White Rice (Long Grain)

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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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
340 kcal 365 kcal
Carbohydrates
71.0 g 79.9 g
Dietary Fiber
10.5 g 1.3 g
Net Carbohydrates
60.5 g 78.6 g
Protein
14.5 g 7.13 g
Total Fat
2.50 g 0.66 g
Glycemic Index (GI)
45 (Low) 73 (High)
Water Content
11.0 g 11.6 g
Gluten Status
Contains Gluten Naturally Gluten-Free
Standard Water-to-Rice Ratio
3.0 : 1.0 (by volume) 2.0 : 1.0 (by volume)