Groat vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between groat and fast food
- Groat is higher in copper, magnesium, manganese, fiber, and phosphorus, yet fast food is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B1.
- Groat covers your daily copper needs 109% more than fast food.
- Groat contains 9 times more magnesium than fast food. While groat contains 231mg of magnesium, fast food contains only 27mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in groat is lower.
- The glycemic index of groat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Buckwheat and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 | +755.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +809.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +159% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +264.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +244.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +213.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +127% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +253.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +294.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +364.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.7% |
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 Sugar |
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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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| Copper | 1.1mg | 0.121mg | 109% |
| Magnesium | 231mg | 27mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.357mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.89µg | 37% |
| Fiber | 10g | 1.7g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 347mg | 134mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 20.3µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.101mg | 0.317mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.741g | 4.493g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.233mg | 0.53mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 331mg | 14% |
| Folate | 30µg | 80µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 71.5g | 31.5g | 13% |
| Fats | 3.4g | 12.01g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 3.06mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.02mg | 5.617mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.04g | 4.835g | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Potassium | 460mg | 197mg | 8% |
| Protein | 13.25g | 16.52g | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.425mg | 0.363mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 62mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.039g | 1.68g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 297kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 2.52mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.5g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.192mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.506mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.498mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.672mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.172mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.678mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.309mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.