Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Seed vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between Seed and Groat

  • Seed is richer in Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Groat is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Seed is 98% higher.
  • Seed contains 35 times more Calcium than Groat. Seed contains 631mg of Calcium, while Groat contains 18mg.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Buckwheat.

Infographic

Seed vs Groat infographic
Infographic link

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.
Seed
7
:
3
Groat
Contains more Calcium +3405.6%
Contains more Iron +250.9%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.8%
Contains more Zinc +90.8%
Contains more Manganese +109.5%
Contains more Selenium +565.1%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +19%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Contains more Calcium +3405.6%
Contains more Iron +250.9%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.8%
Contains more Zinc +90.8%
Contains more Manganese +109.5%
Contains more Selenium +565.1%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Copper +19%

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.
Seed
6
:
4
Groat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +513.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Folate +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +513.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Folate +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
3
:
2
Groat
Contains more Protein +24.8%
Contains more Fats +804.1%
Contains more Other +128.6%
Contains more Carbs +69.8%
Contains more Water +68.1%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 +24.8%
Contains more Fats +804.1%
Contains more Other +128.6%
Contains more Carbs +69.8%
Contains more Water +68.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
2
:
1
Groat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2177.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2177.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Groat Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 61.5g Groat
Protein 16.54g 13.25g Seed
Fats 30.74g 3.4g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 71.5g Groat
Calories 486kcal 343kcal Seed
Fiber 34.4g 10g Seed
Calcium 631mg 18mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 2.2mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 231mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 347mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 460mg Groat
Sodium 16mg 1mg Groat
Zinc 4.58mg 2.4mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 1.1mg Groat
Manganese 2.723mg 1.3mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 8.3µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Seed
Vitamin E 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.101mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 7.02mg Seed
Vitamin B5 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg Groat
Folate 49µg 30µg Seed
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.192mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.506mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.498mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 0.832mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg 0.672mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg 0.172mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.52mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 0.678mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg 0.309mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Groat
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.741g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 1.04g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 1.039g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
35%
Seed
33%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.589g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.