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Groat vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Groat and Wheat?

  • Groat is higher in Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Wheat is richer in Selenium.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for Copper is 99% more.
  • Wheat contains 14 times less Vitamin B2 than Groat. Groat contains 0.425mg of Vitamin B2, while Wheat contains 0.03mg.

We used Buckwheat and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked types in this article.

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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
9
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1
Wheat
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +381.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.1%
Contains more Potassium +180.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Copper +431.4%
Contains more Manganese +26.2%
Contains more Selenium +284.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +381.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.1%
Contains more Potassium +180.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Copper +431.4%
Contains more Manganese +26.2%
Contains more Selenium +284.3%

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
8
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2
Wheat
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.095

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
4
:
1
Wheat
Contains more Protein +132%
Contains more Fats +309.6%
Contains more Carbs +159.1%
Contains more Other +208.8%
Contains more Water +568.5%
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
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +132%
Contains more Fats +309.6%
Contains more Carbs +159.1%
Contains more Other +208.8%
Contains more Water +568.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
2
:
1
Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1138.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1138.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 23.3g Groat
Protein 13.25g 5.71g Groat
Fats 3.4g 0.83g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 27.6g Groat
Calories 343kcal 132kcal Groat
Sugar 3.07g Groat
Fiber 10g 4.3g Groat
Calcium 18mg 9mg Groat
Iron 2.2mg 1.76mg Groat
Magnesium 231mg 48mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 147mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 164mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 8mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 1.84mg Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.207mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 1.03mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 31.9µg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Wheat
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.095mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.03mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 2.305mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.07mg Groat
Folate 30µg 11µg Groat
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.051mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg 0.172mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.22mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg 0.432mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg 0.161mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.097mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.3mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg 0.267mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.147mg Groat
Trans Fat 0.002g Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 0.077g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.084g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.243g Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Wheat
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
9%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
61%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.