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Groat vs. Beef Liver raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Groat and Beef Liver raw

  • Groat has more Magnesium, however, Beef Liver raw is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Selenium.
  • Beef Liver raw covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 2471% more than Groat.
  • Groat has 13 times more Magnesium than Beef Liver raw. While Groat has 231mg of Magnesium, Beef Liver raw has only 18mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw.

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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
5
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 13% 1.5% 28% 184% 3252% 109% 166% 9% 40% 217%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +319.4%
Contains more IronIron +122.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +786.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +378.3%

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
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% 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 4.3% 1014% 7.6% 36% 47% 636% 247% 430% 250% 7413% 7.8% 218% 182%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +548.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +415.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +866.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1738%
Contains more OtherOther +60.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.7%
Contains more WaterWater +626.3%
~equal in Fats ~3.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
3
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.465 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +117.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Beef Liver raw Opinion
Calories 343kcal 135kcal Groat
Protein 13.25g 20.36g Beef Liver raw
Fats 3.4g 3.63g Beef Liver raw
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Beef Liver raw
Net carbs 61.5g 3.89g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 3.89g Groat
Cholesterol 0mg 275mg Groat
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Beef Liver raw
Magnesium 231mg 18mg Groat
Calcium 18mg 5mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 313mg Groat
Iron 2.2mg 4.9mg Beef Liver raw
Fiber 10g 0g Groat
Copper 1.1mg 9.755mg Beef Liver raw
Zinc 2.4mg 4mg Beef Liver raw
Phosphorus 347mg 387mg Beef Liver raw
Sodium 1mg 69mg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 16898IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A 0µg 4968µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin E 0.38mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Beef Liver raw
Manganese 1.3mg 0.31mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 39.7µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.189mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 2.755mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 13.175mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 7.173mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 1.083mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 59.3µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin K 3.1µg Beef Liver raw
Folate 30µg 290µg Beef Liver raw
Trans Fat 0.17g Groat
Choline 333.3mg Beef Liver raw
Saturated Fat 0.741g 1.233g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.479g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.465g Groat
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.263mg Beef Liver raw
Threonine 0.506mg 0.869mg Beef Liver raw
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.967mg Beef Liver raw
Leucine 0.832mg 1.91mg Beef Liver raw
Lysine 0.672mg 1.607mg Beef Liver raw
Methionine 0.172mg 0.543mg Beef Liver raw
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 1.084mg Beef Liver raw
Valine 0.678mg 1.26mg Beef Liver raw
Histidine 0.309mg 0.629mg Beef Liver raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g Beef Liver raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Beef Liver raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
807%
Beef Liver raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
402%
Beef Liver raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/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.