Grain (1 cup) What is it? Calories Protein Fat Carbs Fiber Contains gluten? Cooking method
Amaranth Edible starchy seeds of the amaranth plant 252 cal 9 g 3.9 g 46 g 5 g No Combine 1 part amaranth seeds with 2 1/2–3 parts water. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, up to 20 minutes.
Barley A grain in the grass family Poaceae 193 cal 3.5 g 0.7 g 44.3 g 6.0 g Yes Combine 1 part barley and 2 parts water or other liquid in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, 30–40 minutes.
Brown rice The seed of the grass Oryza Sativa, native to Asia and Africa 216 cal 5 g 1.8 g 45 g 3.5 g No Combine equal amounts of rice and water or other liquid in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, about 45 minutes.
Bulgur Whole wheat, cracked, and partially pre-cooked 151 cal 6 g 0.4 g 43 g 8 g Yes Combine 1 part bulgur with 2 parts water or other liquid in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, 12–15 minutes.
Couscous Balls of crushed durum wheat 176 cal 5.9 g 0.3 g 36.5 g 2.2 g Yes Pour 1 1/2 parts boiling water or other liquid over 1 part couscous. Let sit, covered, 5 minutes.
Freekeh Wheat, harvested while young and green 202 cal 7.5 g 0.6 g 45 g 11 g Yes Combine equal amounts of freekeh and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes.
Quinoa A seed from the same family as spinach 222 cal 8.1 g 3.6 g 39.4 g 5.2 g No Rinse quinoa thoroughly. Combine 1 part quinoa and 2 parts water or other liquid in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, 15–20 minutes.
Wheat berries The kernel of the whole wheat grain 150 cal 5 g 1 g 33 g 4 g Yes Combine 1 part wheat berries with 3 parts water or other liquid in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, 30–50 minutes.
Whole wheat pasta Intact wheat grain made into dough, then dried 174 cal 7.5 g 0.8 g 37.2 g 6.3 g Yes Boil a pot of salted water, add pasta, simmer according to package directions, drain.