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Groat vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between groat and crab meat

  • Groat is higher in manganese, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and iron, yet crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
  • Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 479% more than groat.
  • The amount of sodium in groat is lower.
  • The glycemic index of crab meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Buckwheat and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.6%
Contains more IronIron +189.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +227.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +381.9%
~equal in Copper ~1.182mg

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
5
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%
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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +423.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
3
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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +120.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +34.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46%
Contains more WaterWater +695.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
2
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +462.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Groat Crab meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Selenium 8.3µg 40µg 58%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.04mg 55%
Sodium 1mg 1072mg 47%
Zinc 2.4mg 7.62mg 47%
Magnesium 231mg 63mg 40%
Fiber 10g 0g 40%
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 1.34mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.055mg 28%
Carbs 71.5g 0g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Iron 2.2mg 0.76mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.4mg 17%
Protein 13.25g 19.35g 12%
Calories 343kcal 97kcal 12%
Phosphorus 347mg 280mg 10%
Copper 1.1mg 1.182mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Potassium 460mg 262mg 6%
Folate 30µg 51µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.053mg 4%
Calcium 18mg 59mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.741g 0.133g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.536g 3%
Fats 3.4g 1.54g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.18mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.04g 0.185g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 61.5g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.506mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.672mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.172mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.678mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.309mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 1071mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $9.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.