Groat vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between groat and chocolate
- Groat has more vitamin B3, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, fiber, and selenium; however, chocolate is richer in iron.
- Chocolate covers your daily saturated fat needs 89% more than groat.
- Chocolate has 10 times less vitamin B3 than groat. Groat has 7.02mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate has 0.725mg.
- Groat contains less saturated fat.
- Groat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of groat is 54, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | +58.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +176.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +264.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +304% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +868.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +315.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +171.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +905.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +820% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +817.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.092g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.741g | 18.519g | 81% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 8.02mg | 73% |
| Fats | 3.4g | 31.28g | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.02mg | 0.725mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.425mg | 0.05mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.04g | 9.54g | 21% |
| Magnesium | 231mg | 146mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 347mg | 206mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.233mg | 0.297mg | 19% |
| Protein | 13.25g | 4.88g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.042mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 10g | 7g | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 3µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 546kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 1.1mg | 1.028mg | 8% |
| Folate | 30µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.101mg | 0.025mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 1.419mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 2.01mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 460mg | 559mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 71.5g | 61.17g | 3% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.5g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.039g | 1.092g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.506mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.498mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.678mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.309mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.778g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Groat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate 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.