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Rye vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rye and Groat

  • Rye has more Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Groat is richer in Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Groat covers your daily Copper needs 81% more than Rye.
  • Groat has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Rye. Rye has 0.316mg of Vitamin B1, while Groat has 0.101mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rye grain and Buckwheat.

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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.
Rye
6
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4
Groat
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains more Zinc +10.4%
Contains more Manganese +98.2%
Contains more Selenium +67.5%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +199.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 347
Equal in Potassium - 460
Equal in Zinc - 2.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +19.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains more Zinc +10.4%
Contains more Manganese +98.2%
Contains more Selenium +67.5%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +199.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 347
Equal in Potassium - 460
Equal in Zinc - 2.4

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.
Rye
7
:
2
Groat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
2
:
3
Groat
Contains more Protein +28.1%
Contains more Fats +108.6%
Contains more Other +33.8%
Equal in Carbs - 71.5
Equal in Water - 9.75
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
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
Contains more Protein +28.1%
Contains more Fats +108.6%
Contains more Other +33.8%
Equal in Carbs - 71.5
Equal in Water - 9.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
1
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2
Groat
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.5%
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Groat Opinion
Net carbs 60.76g 61.5g Groat
Protein 10.34g 13.25g Groat
Fats 1.63g 3.4g Groat
Carbs 75.86g 71.5g Rye
Calories 338kcal 343kcal Groat
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Sugar 0.98g Groat
Fiber 15.1g 10g Rye
Calcium 24mg 18mg Rye
Iron 2.63mg 2.2mg Rye
Magnesium 110mg 231mg Groat
Phosphorus 332mg 347mg Groat
Potassium 510mg 460mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 1mg Groat
Zinc 2.65mg 2.4mg Rye
Copper 0.367mg 1.1mg Groat
Manganese 2.577mg 1.3mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 8.3µg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Rye
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.101mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 7.02mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 1.233mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.21mg Rye
Folate 38µg 30µg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.192mg Groat
Threonine 0.289mg 0.506mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.498mg Groat
Leucine 0.563mg 0.832mg Groat
Lysine 0.286mg 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.153mg 0.172mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.52mg Groat
Valine 0.317mg 0.678mg Groat
Histidine 0.189mg 0.309mg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.741g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 1.04g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 1.039g Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye Groat
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
36%
Rye
33%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.544g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/nutrients
  2. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.