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Groat vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between groat and bran raw

  • Groat has more copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while bran raw has more manganese, vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, iron, fiber, and zinc.
  • Bran raw's daily need coverage for manganese is 188% higher.
  • Bran raw contains 8 times less vitamin B3 than groat. Groat contains 7.02mg of vitamin B3, while bran raw contains 0.934mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat and Oat bran, 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
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 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains more CopperCopper +173%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +222.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23%
Contains more IronIron +145.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +333.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +444.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~235mg

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%
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% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +651.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1058.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +48.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.6%
Contains more FatsFats +106.8%
Contains more OtherOther +38.1%
~equal in Carbs ~66.22g

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
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +128.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Bran raw DV% diff.
Manganese 1.3mg 5.63mg 188%
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 1.17mg 89%
Copper 1.1mg 0.403mg 77%
Selenium 8.3µg 45.2µg 67%
Phosphorus 347mg 734mg 55%
Iron 2.2mg 5.41mg 40%
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.934mg 38%
Fiber 10g 15.4g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.22mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 2.766g 12%
Protein 13.25g 17.3g 8%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 7%
Folate 30µg 52µg 6%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Zinc 2.4mg 3.11mg 6%
Fats 3.4g 7.03g 6%
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 1.494mg 5%
Calories 343kcal 246kcal 5%
Calcium 18mg 58mg 4%
Potassium 460mg 566mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.165mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.741g 1.328g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.04g 2.376g 3%
Carbs 71.5g 66.22g 2%
Magnesium 231mg 235mg 1%
Net carbs 61.5g 50.82g N/A
Sugar 1.45g N/A
Sodium 1mg 4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.506mg 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 0.672mg 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.172mg 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.908mg 0%
Valine 0.678mg 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.309mg 0.41mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.587g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran raw 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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.