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Almond vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Almond and Groat different?

  • Almond is higher in Vitamin B2, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Groat is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Almond is 55% higher.
  • Almond contains 15 times more Calcium than Groat. While Almond contains 269mg of Calcium, Groat contains only 18mg.
  • Groat has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, almonds and Buckwheat are the varieties used 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.
Almond
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Groat
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1394.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.3%
Contains more IronIron +68.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +30%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.4%
~equal in Copper ~1.1mg
~equal in Sodium ~1mg

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.
Almond
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Groat
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
3
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Groat
2
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 ProteinProtein +59.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1368.5%
Contains more OtherOther +41%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +231.8%
Contains more WaterWater +121.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
2
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Groat
1
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2933.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1086.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Groat Opinion
Calories 579kcal 343kcal Almond
Protein 21.15g 13.25g Almond
Fats 49.93g 3.4g Almond
Net carbs 9.05g 61.5g Groat
Carbs 21.55g 71.5g Groat
Magnesium 270mg 231mg Almond
Calcium 269mg 18mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 460mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 2.2mg Almond
Sugar 4.35g Groat
Fiber 12.5g 10g Almond
Copper 1.031mg 1.1mg Groat
Zinc 3.12mg 2.4mg Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 347mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Almond
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 1.3mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg 8.3µg Groat
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.101mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.425mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 7.02mg Groat
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.21mg Groat
Folate 44µg 30µg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Groat
Choline 52.1mg Almond
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0.741g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 1.04g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 1.039g Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.192mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg 0.506mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.498mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg 0.832mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.157mg 0.172mg Groat
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.52mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 0.678mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg 0.309mg Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond Groat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almond
31%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.