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Groat vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Groat and Oysters?

  • Groat is higher in Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, however, Oysters is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 729% more.

We used Buckwheat and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types 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
5
:
Contains more Magnesium +560%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +230.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Calcium +544.4%
Contains more Iron +318.6%
Contains more Zinc +3175%
Contains more Copper +418.8%
Contains more Selenium +375.9%
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 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Magnesium +560%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +230.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Calcium +544.4%
Contains more Iron +318.6%
Contains more Zinc +3175%
Contains more Copper +418.8%
Contains more Selenium +375.9%

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
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.3%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +279.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +244.3%
Contains more Folate +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
3
:
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Carbs +1211.9%
Contains more Other +38.2%
Contains more Water +701.9%
Equal in Fats - 3.42
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
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Carbs +1211.9%
Contains more Other +38.2%
Contains more Water +701.9%
Equal in Fats - 3.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.056
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.056

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 5.45g Groat
Protein 13.25g 11.42g Groat
Fats 3.4g 3.42g Oysters
Carbs 71.5g 5.45g Groat
Calories 343kcal 102kcal Groat
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Groat
Fiber 10g 0g Groat
Calcium 18mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 2.2mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 231mg 35mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 194mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 139mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 166mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 1.1mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 1.3mg 0.591mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 0IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.036mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.18mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 1.85mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.447mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.061mg Groat
Folate 30µg 14µg Groat
Vitamin B12 0µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.138mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg 0.046mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.459mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg 0.716mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg 0.762mg Oysters
Methionine 0.172mg 0.257mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.413mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg 0.523mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.22mg Groat
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Groat
Trans Fat 0.068g Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 0.948g Groat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.506g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 1.056g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Groat Oysters
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
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.