Groat vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between groat and barley
- Groat has more copper, magnesium, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, barley has more selenium, vitamin B1, fiber, manganese, and iron.
- Groat's daily need coverage for copper is 67% more.
- Groat has 4 times more vitamin B5 than barley. Groat has 1.233mg of vitamin B5, while barley has 0.282mg.
- Groat has a higher glycemic index than barley.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Buckwheat and Barley, hulled.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +354.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +49.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +337.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +539.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~12.48g
~equal in
Carbs
~73.48g
~equal in
Water
~9.44g
~equal in
Other
~2.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +252.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.108g
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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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.1mg | 0.498mg | 67% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 37.7µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.101mg | 0.646mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 10g | 17.3g | 29% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 1.943mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 231mg | 133mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.233mg | 0.282mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 3.6mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.02mg | 4.604mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 347mg | 264mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.425mg | 0.285mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.318mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 2.77mg | 3% |
| Folate | 30µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.04g | 0.295g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Fats | 3.4g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Protein | 13.25g | 12.48g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.741g | 0.482g | 1% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 354kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 71.5g | 73.48g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.5g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Potassium | 460mg | 452mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.039g | 1.108g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.192mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.506mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.498mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.672mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.172mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.678mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.309mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
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
31%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.