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Groat vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Groat and Porridge

  • Groat has more Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, while Porridge has more Iron.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for Copper is 118% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Groat
Groat
8
:
2
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Magnesium +4520%
Contains more Phosphorus +2213.3%
Contains more Potassium +2775%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +1746.2%
Contains more Copper +2650%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +196.4%
Contains more Calcium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +70%
Groat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Porridge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +4520%
Contains more Phosphorus +2213.3%
Contains more Potassium +2775%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +1746.2%
Contains more Copper +2650%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +196.4%
Contains more Calcium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +70%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Groat
Groat
6
:
2
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1636.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1515.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Groat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
Porridge
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1636.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1515.4%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
Groat
4
:
1
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Protein +820.1%
Contains more Fats +1519%
Contains more Carbs +579.7%
Contains more Other +854.5%
Contains more Water +798.6%
Groat
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Porridge
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +820.1%
Contains more Fats +1519%
Contains more Carbs +579.7%
Contains more Other +854.5%
Contains more Water +798.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
Groat
2
:
1
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3614.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +811.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Groat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
Porridge
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3614.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +811.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Groat Porridge
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 10.02g Groat
Protein 13.25g 1.44g Groat
Fats 3.4g 0.21g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 10.52g Groat
Calories 343kcal 50kcal Groat
Sugar 0.03g Groat
Fiber 10g 0.5g Groat
Calcium 18mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 2.2mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 231mg 5mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 15mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 16mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 6mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 0.13mg Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.04mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 0mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 2.8µg Groat
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.055mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.025mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.52mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.071mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.013mg Groat
Folate 30µg 12µg Groat
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.02mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg 0.045mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.063mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg 0.11mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg 0.037mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.027mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.078mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg 0.07mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.033mg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.028g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.114g Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Groat Porridge
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Groat
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/nutrients
  2. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.