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Groat vs. Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Groat and Bean?

  • The amount of Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B6 in Groat is higher than in Bean.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for Copper is 99% more.
  • Bean contains 16 times less Vitamin B3 than Groat. Groat contains 7.02mg of Vitamin B3, while Bean contains 0.43mg.

We used Buckwheat and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added types 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.
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%
Bean
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +621.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.4%
Contains more IronIron +658.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +434%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.8%
~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.
Groat
5
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%
Bean
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 10% 6.4% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1532.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Bean
1
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +176%
Contains more FatsFats +750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +249%
Contains more OtherOther +22.8%
Contains more WaterWater +644.6%

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
Bean
1
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.172 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2871.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +504.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Bean Opinion
Calories 343kcal 105kcal Groat
Protein 13.25g 4.8g Groat
Fats 3.4g 0.4g Groat
Vitamin C 0mg 3.1mg Bean
Net carbs 61.5g 14.99g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 20.49g Groat
Magnesium 231mg 32mg Groat
Calcium 18mg 50mg Bean
Potassium 460mg 296mg Groat
Iron 2.2mg 0.29mg Groat
Sugar 7.78g Groat
Fiber 10g 5.5g Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.206mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 1.4mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 104mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin A 0IU 106IU Bean
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Bean
Vitamin E 0.15mg Bean
Manganese 1.3mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 4.5µg Groat
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.15mg Bean
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.06mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.43mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.13mg Groat
Vitamin K 0.8µg Bean
Folate 30µg 24µg Groat
Choline 30.8mg Bean
Saturated Fat 0.741g 0.103g Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.035g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.172g Groat
Tryptophan 0.192mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Bean
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
11%
Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
25%
Bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean
Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean
Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean
Bean 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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.

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. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.