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Groat vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between groat and cheese?

  • Groat is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for copper is 119% more.
  • Groat has less saturated fat.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than groat (54).

We used Buckwheat and Cheese, cheddar 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
6
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%
Cheese
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +755.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +505.3%
Contains more IronIron +1471.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +3566.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4714.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3844.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +243.4%

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.
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%
Cheese
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 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11798.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.428mg
~equal in Folate ~27µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
1
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
Cheese
4
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2213.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.6%
Contains more FatsFats +879.7%
Contains more WaterWater +279.7%
Contains more OtherOther +76.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
1
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +789%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Groat Cheese
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Cheese DV% diff.
Copper 1.1mg 0.03mg 119%
Saturated fat 0.741g 18.867g 82%
Calcium 18mg 710mg 69%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.027mg 55%
Magnesium 231mg 27mg 49%
Fats 3.4g 33.31g 46%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.059mg 44%
Fiber 10g 0g 40%
Vitamin A 0µg 330µg 37%
Selenium 8.3µg 28.5µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Sodium 1mg 653mg 28%
Iron 2.2mg 0.14mg 26%
Carbs 71.5g 3.09g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 1.04g 9.246g 21%
Protein 13.25g 22.87g 19%
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.41mg 16%
Phosphorus 347mg 455mg 15%
Potassium 460mg 76mg 11%
Zinc 2.4mg 3.64mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.066mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.029mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 1.421g 3%
Calories 343kcal 404kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Folate 30µg 27µg 1%
Net carbs 61.5g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 0.48g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.428mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0.506mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.498mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 0.672mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.172mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 0.678mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.309mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.