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Groat vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Groat and Falafel?

  • Groat is richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, while Falafel is higher in Folate, and Iron.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for Copper is 94% higher.
  • Falafel has 8 times less Selenium than Groat. Groat has 8.3µg of Selenium, while Falafel has 1µg.

We used Buckwheat and Falafel, home-prepared types in this comparison.

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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
7
:
Contains more Magnesium +181.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +326.4%
Contains more Manganese +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +730%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +55.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
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 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Magnesium +181.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Copper +326.4%
Contains more Manganese +88.1%
Contains more Selenium +730%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +55.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%

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
:
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +572.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.6%
Contains more Folate +210%
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 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +572.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.6%
Contains more Folate +210%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
1
:
Contains more Carbs +124.6%
Contains more Fats +423.5%
Contains more Water +255.1%
Contains more Other +15.7%
Equal in Protein - 13.31
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
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Carbs +124.6%
Contains more Fats +423.5%
Contains more Water +255.1%
Contains more Other +15.7%
Equal in Protein - 13.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +878%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300.4%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +878%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 31.84g Groat
Protein 13.25g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 3.4g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 71.5g 31.84g Groat
Calories 343kcal 333kcal Groat
Fiber 10g Groat
Calcium 18mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 2.2mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 231mg 82mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 192mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 1mg 294mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 1.5mg Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.258mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 0.691mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 1µg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.166mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 1.044mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.292mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.125mg Groat
Folate 30µg 93µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.134mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg 0.492mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.832mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.672mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.172mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.678mg 0.562mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.741g 2.383g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.642g)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.