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Groat vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Groat and Icing different?

  • Groat is higher than Icing in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Groat covers your daily need of Copper 122% more than Icing.

Buckwheat and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat types were used in this article.

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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
10
:
0
Icing
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +1275%
Contains more Magnesium +23000%
Contains more Phosphorus +1827.8%
Contains more Potassium +1252.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +3328.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +8200%
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 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +1275%
Contains more Magnesium +23000%
Contains more Phosphorus +1827.8%
Contains more Potassium +1252.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +3328.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +8200%

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
6
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2
Icing
Contains more Vitamin B1 +910%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3090.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +275%
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 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +910%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3090.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +275%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
3
:
2
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +159.3%
Contains more Fats +377.4%
Contains more Water +54.6%
Equal in Carbs - 67.89
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
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +159.3%
Contains more Fats +377.4%
Contains more Water +54.6%
Equal in Carbs - 67.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
1
:
2
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +367.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665.3%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +367.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Icing Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 67.89g Icing
Protein 13.25g 0g Groat
Fats 3.4g 16.23g Icing
Carbs 71.5g 67.89g Groat
Calories 343kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g Groat
Fiber 10g 0g Groat
Calcium 18mg 3mg Groat
Iron 2.2mg 0.16mg Groat
Magnesium 231mg 1mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 18mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 34mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 184mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 0.07mg Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 0mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 0.1µg Groat
Vitamin E 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.01mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.302mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.22mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.055mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0mg Groat
Folate 30µg 8µg Groat
Vitamin K 13µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.192mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 2.974g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Groat Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.233g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.