Groat vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are groat and chestnut different?
- Groat is higher in copper, magnesium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, manganese, and vitamin B5; however, chestnut is richer in vitamin C and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for groat is 70% higher.
- Groat contains 10 times more vitamin B3 than chestnut. While groat contains 7.02mg of vitamin B3, chestnut contains only 0.731mg.
Buckwheat and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +327.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +133.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +860% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +155.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +308.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +860.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +290.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +562.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +157.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +195.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +599% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +118.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.1mg | 0.472mg | 70% |
| Magnesium | 231mg | 54mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.02mg | 0.731mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 347mg | 99mg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.7mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.425mg | 0.104mg | 25% |
| Protein | 13.25g | 2g | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 0.25mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.854mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.233mg | 0.316mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 71.5g | 27.76g | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 15% | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 131kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 460mg | 715mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 1.73mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.101mg | 0.148mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.039g | 0.545g | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 46mg | 3% |
| Fats | 3.4g | 1.38g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.233mg | 2% |
| Folate | 30µg | 38µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.741g | 0.26g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.04g | 0.476g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.5g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.192mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.506mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.498mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.672mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.172mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.678mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.309mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.481g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (54)
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.