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Groat vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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 C, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Groat is 93% 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.

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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
9
:
1
Nori
Contains more Iron +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11450%
Contains more Phosphorus +498.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +316.7%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Contains more Selenium +1085.7%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
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 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Contains more Iron +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11450%
Contains more Phosphorus +498.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +128.6%
Contains more Copper +316.7%
Contains more Manganese +31.6%
Contains more Selenium +1085.7%
Contains more Calcium +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
4
:
6
Nori
Contains more Vitamin B3 +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +386.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.098
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.446
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 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +386.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.098
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.446

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
3
:
2
Nori
Contains more Protein +128.1%
Contains more Fats +1114.3%
Contains more Carbs +1299.2%
Contains more Water +772.1%
Contains more Other +79.5%
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
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 Protein +128.1%
Contains more Fats +1114.3%
Contains more Carbs +1299.2%
Contains more Water +772.1%
Contains more Other +79.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
2
:
1
Nori
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4060%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +844.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4060%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +844.5%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 4.81g Groat
Protein 13.25g 5.81g Groat
Fats 3.4g 0.28g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 5.11g Groat
Calories 343kcal 35kcal Groat
Sugar 0.49g Groat
Fiber 10g 0.3g Groat
Calcium 18mg 70mg Nori
Iron 2.2mg 1.8mg Groat
Magnesium 231mg 2mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 58mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 356mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 48mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 1.05mg Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.264mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 0.988mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 0.7µg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 0mg 39mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.098mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 1.47mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.521mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.159mg Groat
Folate 30µg 146µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.043mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg 0.232mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.259mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg 0.501mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg 0.222mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.145mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.273mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg 0.402mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.14mg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 0.061g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.025g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.11g Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Nori
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
67%
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. 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.