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Groat vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between groat and arborio rice

  • Arborio rice contains less copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B5, potassium, and vitamin B6 than groat.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for copper is 114% higher.
  • Arborio rice contains 29 times less magnesium than groat. Groat contains 231mg of magnesium, while arborio rice contains 8mg.
  • Groat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of groat is 54, while the glycemic index of arborio rice is 69.

The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.

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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
8
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2787.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1669.2%
Contains more IronIron +50.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1427.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +951.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +264.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Selenium ~7.5µg

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
4
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%
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% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +370.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +96.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
4
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
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +461.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1689.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1005.3%
Contains more WaterWater +602.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
2
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1693.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1978%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Arborio rice DV% diff.
Copper 1.1mg 0.072mg 114%
Magnesium 231mg 8mg 53%
Phosphorus 347mg 33mg 45%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.357mg 41%
Fiber 10g 40%
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 1.493mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.016mg 31%
Protein 13.25g 2.36g 22%
Zinc 2.4mg 0.4mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.397mg 17%
Carbs 71.5g 28.73g 14%
Potassium 460mg 26mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.059mg 12%
Calories 343kcal 130kcal 11%
Iron 2.2mg 1.46mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.05g 7%
Folate 30µg 59µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.164mg 5%
Fats 3.4g 0.19g 5%
Saturated fat 0.741g 0.051g 3%
Calcium 18mg 1mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.04g 0.058g 2%
Selenium 8.3µg 7.5µg 1%
Net carbs 61.5g 28.73g N/A
Sodium 1mg 0mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.506mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.672mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.172mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.678mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.309mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Arborio rice
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
31%
Groat
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.