Comparison

Freekeh, cooked vs Whole Wheat Pasta, cooked: Fiber Comparison

Freekeh, cooked carries more fiber per serving — 8.0g versus 6.3g for Whole Wheat Pasta, cooked. Here's the full breakdown.

Freekeh, cooked

8.0g per 1 cup (170g)
Soluble1.5g
Insoluble6.5g
Calories170
Protein7.0g

Whole Wheat Pasta, cooked

6.3g per 1 cup (140g)
Soluble1.0g
Insoluble5.3g
Calories174
Protein7.5g

The verdict

Freekeh, cooked delivers 1.7g more fiber than Whole Wheat Pasta, cooked per serving, a 27% difference. Green wheat that's harvested young and roasted, giving it a smoky flavor along with a fiber content higher than most grains.

Freekeh, cooked: 8.0g/serving Whole Wheat Pasta, cooked: 6.3g/serving Difference: 1.7g