Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Groat vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between groat and nori

  • Groat is richer in copper, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and selenium, yet nori is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for nori is 104% higher.
  • Groat contains 116 times more magnesium than nori. Groat contains 231mg of magnesium, while nori contains 2mg.

Food types used in this article are Buckwheat and Seaweed, laver, raw.

Infographic

Groat vs Nori infographic
Infographic link

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
9
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%
Nori
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.2%
Contains more IronIron +22.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +498.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1085.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%

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
3
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%
Nori
6
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 130% 87% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +386.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.098mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.446mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
3
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
Nori
2
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1114.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1299.2%
Contains more WaterWater +772.1%
Contains more OtherOther +79.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
2
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Nori
1
31% 13% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4060%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +844.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Nori DV% diff.
Copper 1.1mg 0.264mg 93%
Magnesium 231mg 2mg 55%
Vitamin C 0mg 39mg 43%
Phosphorus 347mg 58mg 41%
Fiber 10g 0.3g 39%
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 1.47mg 35%
Folate 30µg 146µg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 260µg 29%
Carbs 71.5g 5.11g 22%
Protein 13.25g 5.81g 15%
Calories 343kcal 35kcal 15%
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.521mg 14%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.988mg 14%
Selenium 8.3µg 0.7µg 14%
Zinc 2.4mg 1.05mg 12%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.11g 6%
Calcium 18mg 70mg 5%
Iron 2.2mg 1.8mg 5%
Fats 3.4g 0.28g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.159mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.741g 0.061g 3%
Vitamin K 4µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.04g 0.025g 3%
Potassium 460mg 356mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.446mg 2%
Choline 10.4mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 48mg 2%
Net carbs 61.5g 4.81g N/A
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.098mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.506mg 0.232mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0.501mg 0%
Lysine 0.672mg 0.222mg 0%
Methionine 0.172mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.273mg 0%
Valine 0.678mg 0.402mg 0%
Histidine 0.309mg 0.14mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Nori
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
45%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.