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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
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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
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.
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% 26% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
4
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 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
Groat
2
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
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.
Groat Oatmeal
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Oatmeal Opinion
Calories 343kcal 68kcal Groat
Protein 13.25g 2.37g Groat
Fats 3.4g 1.36g Groat
Net carbs 61.5g 9.97g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 11.67g Groat
Magnesium 231mg 26mg Groat
Calcium 18mg 80mg Oatmeal
Potassium 460mg 61mg Groat
Iron 2.2mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Groat
Fiber 10g 1.7g Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.066mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 0.62mg Groat
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Phosphorus 347mg 77mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 49mg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A 0µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Manganese 1.3mg 0.558mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 5µg Groat
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
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Folate 30µg 44µg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Groat
Choline 4.7mg Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 0.741g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.391g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.426g Groat
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Oatmeal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Groat
25%
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 richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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.