Staple Grains & Cereals

Brown rice retains the nutrient-dense bran and germ layers. Per 100g raw, it delivers 370 kcal, 77.2g carbohydrates (3.5g fiber), 7.94g protein, 2.92g healthy lipids, and a moderate glycemic index of 55.

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is a gluten-free pseudograin rich in rutin and quercetin flavonoids. Per 100g raw, it delivers 343 kcal, 71.5g carbohydrates (10.0g fiber), 13.3g protein, and 3.4g fat with a low glycemic index of 49.

Bulgur is parboiled, dried, and cracked whole durum wheat. Per 100g raw, it delivers 342 kcal, 75.9g carbohydrates (18.3g fiber), 12.3g protein, and 1.33g fat with a low glycemic index of 46.

Cornmeal is coarsely ground dried field corn (Zea mays). Per 100g raw, it provides 362 kcal, 76.9g carbohydrates (7.3g fiber), 8.12g protein, and 3.59g fat with a medium glycemic index of 68.

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.

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.

Jasmine rice (Thai Hom Mali) is an aromatic long-grain white rice containing natural 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline floral aromas. Per 100g raw, it provides 360 kcal, 79.3g carbohydrates (1.0g fiber), 7.0g protein, and 0.6g fat with a high glycemic index of 75.

Millet is an ancient drought-resistant small-seeded cereal. Per 100g raw, it provides 378 kcal, 72.8g carbohydrates (8.5g fiber), 11.0g protein, and 4.22g fat with a medium glycemic index of 70.

Pearl barley (Hordeum vulgare) is polished barley with outer bran removed. Per 100g raw, it provides 352 kcal, 77.7g carbohydrates (15.6g fiber), 9.91g protein, and 1.16g fat with an ultra-low glycemic index of 28.

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is an Andean pseudograin containing all nine essential amino acids. Per 100g raw, it provides 368 kcal, 64.2g carbohydrates (7.0g fiber), 14.1g complete protein, and 6.07g fat with a low glycemic index of 53.

Rolled oats are steamed and flattened whole oat groats (Avena sativa). Per 100g raw, they provide 389 kcal, 66.3g carbohydrates (10.6g fiber, including 4g beta-glucan soluble fiber), 16.9g protein, and 6.9g fat with a low glycemic index of 55.

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.

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.

Teff (Eragrostis tef) is an ultra-fine Ethiopian cereal grain. Per 100g raw, it delivers 367 kcal, 73.1g carbohydrates (8.0g fiber), 13.3g protein, 2.38g fat, and an extraordinary 180mg of calcium with a low glycemic index of 57.

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.

Wild rice (Zizania palustris) is an aquatic marsh grass seed native to North America. Per 100g raw, it delivers 357 kcal, 74.9g carbohydrates (6.2g fiber), 14.7g protein, and 1.08g fat with a low glycemic index of 45.