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Groat vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between groat and mixed nuts

  • Groat is higher in copper, vitamin B2, and fiber, yet mixed nuts are higher in selenium, manganese, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B6, and calcium.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily selenium needs 47% more than groat.
  • Groat contains 2 times more vitamin B2 than mixed nuts. While groat contains 0.425mg of vitamin B2, mixed nuts contain only 0.196mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in groat is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mixed nuts is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Buckwheat and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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
2
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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.4%
Contains more IronIron +18.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +308.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~229mg

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
1
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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +176.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.709mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.14mg
~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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +239.7%
Contains more WaterWater +368.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1486.8%
Contains more OtherOther +37.1%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2639.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1306.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 14.612g 90%
Fats 3.4g 53.95g 78%
Monounsaturated fat 1.04g 28.488g 69%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Selenium 8.3µg 33.9µg 47%
Saturated fat 0.741g 8.711g 36%
Manganese 1.3mg 2.04mg 32%
Copper 1.1mg 0.907mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.196mg 18%
Carbs 71.5g 21.05g 17%
Phosphorus 347mg 456mg 16%
Protein 13.25g 20.04g 14%
Folate 30µg 83µg 13%
Calories 343kcal 607kcal 13%
Fiber 10g 7g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.352mg 11%
Calcium 18mg 117mg 10%
Zinc 2.4mg 3.36mg 9%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.189mg 7%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Iron 2.2mg 2.61mg 5%
Potassium 460mg 632mg 5%
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 7.709mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 1.14mg 2%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 61.5g 14.05g N/A
Magnesium 231mg 229mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Sodium 1mg 5mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.506mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.672mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.172mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.678mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.309mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.97g)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.