Groat vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between groat and plantain raw
- Groat is higher in copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B2, zinc, and iron, yet plantain raw is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Groat covers your daily copper needs 113% more than plantain raw.
- Groat contains 17 times more zinc than plantain raw. While groat contains 2.4mg of zinc, plantain raw contains only 0.14mg.
- The glycemic index of plantain raw is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Buckwheat and Plantains, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +524.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +266.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1258% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1614.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +920.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +453.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +687% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +923.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +374.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.25 g
Fats:
3.4 g
Carbs:
71.5 g
Water:
9.75 g
Other:
2.1 g
Protein:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +919.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +818.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +569.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.039 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1405.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.1mg | 0.081mg | 113% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 57% | |
| Magnesium | 231mg | 37mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 347mg | 34mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.02mg | 0.686mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 10g | 2.3g | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.425mg | 0.054mg | 29% |
| Protein | 13.25g | 1.3g | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 0.14mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 0.6mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18.4mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.233mg | 0.26mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 71.5g | 31.89g | 13% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 1.5µg | 12% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 122kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.299mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.039g | 0.069g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 56µg | 6% |
| Fats | 3.4g | 0.37g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.101mg | 0.052mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.741g | 0.143g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.04g | 0.032g | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Folate | 30µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 460mg | 499mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 61.5g | 29.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.192mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.506mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.498mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.672mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.172mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.678mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.309mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.598g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat 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.