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Groat vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Groat and Nutmeg

  • Groat has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Selenium, however, Nutmeg is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 126% more than Groat.
  • Groat has 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Nutmeg. While Groat has 0.425mg of Vitamin B2, Nutmeg has only 0.057mg.
  • Groat has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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
7
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3
Nutmeg
Contains more Magnesium +26.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +11.6%
Contains more Selenium +418.8%
Contains more Calcium +922.2%
Contains more Iron +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%
Equal in Copper - 1.027
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Magnesium +26.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +11.6%
Contains more Selenium +418.8%
Contains more Calcium +922.2%
Contains more Iron +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +123.1%
Equal in Copper - 1.027

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
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin B2 +645.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.6%
Contains more Folate +153.3%
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +645.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.6%
Contains more Folate +153.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
3
:
2
Nutmeg
Contains more Protein +126.9%
Contains more Carbs +45.1%
Contains more Water +56.5%
Contains more Fats +967.9%
Contains more Other +11%
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% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +126.9%
Contains more Carbs +45.1%
Contains more Water +56.5%
Contains more Fats +967.9%
Contains more Other +11%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
2
:
1
Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.6%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 28.49g Groat
Protein 13.25g 5.84g Groat
Fats 3.4g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 71.5g 49.29g Groat
Calories 343kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Groat
Fiber 10g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 18mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 2.2mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 231mg 183mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 213mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 350mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 16mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 2.15mg Groat
Copper 1.1mg 1.027mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 8.3µg 1.6µg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.057mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 1.299mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.16mg Groat
Folate 30µg 76µg Nutmeg
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 25.94g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.35g Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.199g)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.