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Groat vs. Chickpea flour (besan) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Groat and Chickpea flour (besan)

  • Groat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, yet Chickpea flour (besan) is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Chickpea flour (besan) covers your daily Folate needs 102% more than Groat.
  • Groat contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Chickpea flour (besan). While Groat contains 0.425mg of Vitamin B2, Chickpea flour (besan) contains only 0.106mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Buckwheat and Chickpea flour (besan).

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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 Magnesium +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +20.6%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +120.9%
Contains more Potassium +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +23.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 318
Equal in Selenium - 8.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 183% 119% 137% 75% 9% 77% 304% 209% 46%
Contains more Magnesium +39.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +20.6%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +120.9%
Contains more Potassium +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +23.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 318
Equal in Selenium - 8.3

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
3
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +300.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.3%
Contains more Folate +1356.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 0% 0% 122% 25% 34% 37% 114% 328% 0% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.3%
Contains more Folate +1356.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Protein +69%
Contains more Fats +96.8%
Contains more Other +34.3%
Equal in Water - 10.28
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
22% 7% 58% 10% 3%
Protein: 22.39 g
Fats: 6.69 g
Carbs: 57.82 g
Water: 10.28 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Protein +69%
Contains more Fats +96.8%
Contains more Other +34.3%
Equal in Water - 10.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.693
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.983 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +187.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.693

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Groat Chickpea flour (besan)
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 ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Chickpea flour (besan) Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 47.02g Groat
Protein 13.25g 22.39g Chickpea flour (besan)
Fats 3.4g 6.69g Chickpea flour (besan)
Carbs 71.5g 57.82g Groat
Calories 343kcal 387kcal Chickpea flour (besan)
Sugar 10.85g Groat
Fiber 10g 10.8g Chickpea flour (besan)
Calcium 18mg 45mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Iron 2.2mg 4.86mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Magnesium 231mg 166mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 318mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 846mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Sodium 1mg 64mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 2.81mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Copper 1.1mg 0.912mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 1.6mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Selenium 8.3µg 8.3µg
Vitamin A 0IU 41IU Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin E 0.83mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.486mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.106mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 1.762mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.606mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.492mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Folate 30µg 437µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin K 9.1µg Chickpea flour (besan)
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
Saturated Fat 0.741g 0.693g Chickpea flour (besan)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 1.504g Chickpea flour (besan)
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 2.983g Chickpea flour (besan)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Chickpea flour (besan)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Groat
58%
Chickpea flour (besan)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
117%
Chickpea flour (besan)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Chickpea flour (besan) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174288/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.