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.
- Groat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of groat is 54, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +788.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +654.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1566.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +287.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +350.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +344.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +289% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +157.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +459.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +512.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +268.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +761.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +166% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.1mg | 0.066mg | 115% |
| Magnesium | 231mg | 26mg | 49% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 5.96mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 347mg | 77mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 10g | 1.7g | 33% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.558mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.02mg | 3.025mg | 25% |
| Protein | 13.25g | 2.37g | 22% |
| Carbs | 71.5g | 11.67g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.233mg | 0.317mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.425mg | 0.215mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 0.62mg | 16% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 68kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 130µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.101mg | 0.26mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 460mg | 61mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.29mg | 6% |
| Folate | 30µg | 44µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.039g | 0.426g | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Fats | 3.4g | 1.36g | 3% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.04g | 0.391g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.741g | 0.226g | 2% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 61.5g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.192mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.506mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.498mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.672mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.172mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.678mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.309mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.515g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)