Chickpea flour (besan) vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chickpea flour (besan) and Groat
- Chickpea flour (besan) is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, yet Groat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
- Chickpea flour (besan) covers your daily Folate needs 102% more than Groat.
- Chickpea flour (besan) contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Groat. While Chickpea flour (besan) contains 0.486mg of Vitamin B1, Groat contains only 0.101mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Chickpea flour (besan) 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +381.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +134.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1356.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +298.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.39 g
Fats:
6.69 g
Carbs:
57.82 g
Water:
10.28 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
13.25 g
Fats:
3.4 g
Carbs:
71.5 g
Water:
9.75 g
Other:
2.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.7% |
~equal in
Water
~9.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.983 g
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 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +187.1% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.741g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 343kcal |
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| Protein | 22.39g | 13.25g |
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| Fats | 6.69g | 3.4g |
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| Net carbs | 47.02g | 61.5g |
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| Carbs | 57.82g | 71.5g |
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| Magnesium | 166mg | 231mg |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 846mg | 460mg |
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| Iron | 4.86mg | 2.2mg |
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| Sugar | 10.85g |
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| Fiber | 10.8g | 10g |
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| Copper | 0.912mg | 1.1mg |
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| Zinc | 2.81mg | 2.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 318mg | 347mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 41IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.83mg |
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| Manganese | 1.6mg | 1.3mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg | 8.3µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.486mg | 0.101mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.425mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.762mg | 7.02mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.606mg | 1.233mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.492mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.1µg |
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| Folate | 437µg | 30µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.693g | 0.741g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.504g | 1.04g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.983g | 1.039g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.192mg |
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| Threonine | 0.506mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.498mg |
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| Leucine | 0.832mg |
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| Lysine | 0.672mg |
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| Methionine | 0.172mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 0.678mg |
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| Histidine | 0.309mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
54%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
109%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan) 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.