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Groat vs. Wild rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Groat and Wild rice?

  • The amount of Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Selenium in Groat is higher than in Wild rice.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for Copper is 109% more.
  • Wild rice contains 10 times less Selenium than Groat. Groat contains 8.3µg of Selenium, while Wild rice contains 0.8µg.

We used Buckwheat and Wild rice, 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
10
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Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +621.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +323.2%
Contains more Potassium +355.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +79.1%
Contains more Copper +809.1%
Contains more Manganese +361%
Contains more Selenium +937.5%
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 1% 23% 23% 36% 9% 1% 37% 41% 37% 5%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +621.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +323.2%
Contains more Potassium +355.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +79.1%
Contains more Copper +809.1%
Contains more Manganese +361%
Contains more Selenium +937.5%

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
6
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +700.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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% 14% 21% 25% 10% 32% 20% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +700.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +232.1%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +235.1%
Contains more Other +425%
Contains more Water +658.3%
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
4% 21% 74%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 21.34 g
Water: 73.93 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +232.1%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +235.1%
Contains more Other +425%
Contains more Water +658.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1980%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +387.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
16% 16% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1980%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +387.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Groat Wild rice
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Wild rice Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 19.54g Groat
Protein 13.25g 3.99g Groat
Fats 3.4g 0.34g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 21.34g Groat
Calories 343kcal 101kcal Groat
Fructose 0.2g Wild rice
Sugar 0.73g Groat
Fiber 10g 1.8g Groat
Calcium 18mg 3mg Groat
Iron 2.2mg 0.6mg Groat
Magnesium 231mg 32mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 82mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 101mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 3mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 1.34mg Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.121mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 0.282mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 0.8µg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Wild rice
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wild rice
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.052mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.087mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 1.287mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.154mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.135mg Groat
Folate 30µg 26µg Groat
Vitamin K 0.5µg Wild rice
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.049mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg 0.127mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.167mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg 0.276mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg 0.17mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.119mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.195mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg 0.232mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.104mg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 0.049g Wild rice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.05g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.213g Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Wild rice
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
10%
Wild rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
21%
Wild rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wild rice
Wild rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.692g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice
Wild rice is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Wild rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168897/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.