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Groat vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between groat and cumin

  • Groat has more copper; however, cumin has more iron, calcium, manganese, vitamin B1, potassium, magnesium, vitamin A, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 802% more.
  • Groat has a higher glycemic index than cumin.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Buckwheat and Spices, cumin seed.

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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
3
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%
Cumin
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5072.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +288.7%
Contains more IronIron +2916.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +156.4%

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.
Groat
4
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%
Cumin
7
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 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +521.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
2
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
Cumin
3
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.6%
Contains more WaterWater +21%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.4%
Contains more FatsFats +555%
Contains more OtherOther +262.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
1
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Cumin
2
8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +215.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 2.2mg 66.36mg 802%
Calcium 18mg 931mg 91%
Manganese 1.3mg 3.333mg 88%
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.628mg 44%
Potassium 460mg 1788mg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 1.04g 14.04g 33%
Magnesium 231mg 366mg 32%
Fats 3.4g 22.27g 29%
Copper 1.1mg 0.867mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 25%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Phosphorus 347mg 499mg 22%
Zinc 2.4mg 4.8mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.435mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 3.279g 15%
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 4.579mg 15%
Carbs 71.5g 44.24g 9%
Protein 13.25g 17.81g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.327mg 8%
Sodium 1mg 168mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Selenium 8.3µg 5.2µg 6%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Folate 30µg 10µg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.741g 1.535g 4%
Calories 343kcal 375kcal 2%
Fiber 10g 10.5g 2%
Net carbs 61.5g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 2.25g N/A
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Cumin
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
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.794g)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin 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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.