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Groat vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Groat and Oatmeal

  • Groat has more Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Oatmeal has more Iron.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for Copper is 115% higher.
  • Oatmeal contains 9 times less Magnesium than Groat. Groat contains 231mg of Magnesium, while Oatmeal contains 26mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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
8
:
Contains more Magnesium +788.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +350.6%
Contains more Potassium +654.1%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +287.1%
Contains more Copper +1566.7%
Contains more Manganese +133%
Contains more Selenium +66%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +170.9%
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 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +788.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +350.6%
Contains more Potassium +654.1%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +287.1%
Contains more Copper +1566.7%
Contains more Manganese +133%
Contains more Selenium +66%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +170.9%

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
:
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
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 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +46.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
4
:
Contains more Protein +459.1%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +512.7%
Contains more Other +268.4%
Contains more Water +761.8%
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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +459.1%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +512.7%
Contains more Other +268.4%
Contains more Water +761.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +166%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 9.97g Groat
Protein 13.25g 2.37g Groat
Fats 3.4g 1.36g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 11.67g Groat
Calories 343kcal 68kcal Groat
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Groat
Fiber 10g 1.7g Groat
Calcium 18mg 80mg Oatmeal
Iron 2.2mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 231mg 26mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 77mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 61mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 49mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 0.62mg Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.066mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 0.558mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 5µg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.215mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 3.025mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.317mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Folate 30µg 44µg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.04mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg 0.083mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.105mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg 0.2mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg 0.135mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.04mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.13mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg 0.151mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.057mg Groat
Trans Fat 0.003g Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.391g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.426g Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Oatmeal
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
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.515g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.