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Groat vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between groat and oregano

  • Groat is higher in copper and phosphorus, yet oregano is higher in iron, manganese, calcium, fiber, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin A, and potassium.
  • Oregano covers your daily iron needs 433% more than groat.
  • Groat contains 2 times more phosphorus than oregano. While groat contains 347mg of phosphorus, oregano contains only 148mg.
  • The glycemic index of oregano is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Buckwheat and Spices, oregano, dried.

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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
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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 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8772.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.9%
Contains more IronIron +1572.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +283.8%

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
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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 7.7% 28% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +397.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +690%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
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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
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.2%
Contains more FatsFats +25.9%
Contains more OtherOther +274.8%
~equal in Carbs ~68.92g
~equal in Water ~9.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
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26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 621.7µg 518%
Iron 2.2mg 36.8mg 433%
Manganese 1.3mg 4.99mg 160%
Calcium 18mg 1597mg 158%
Fiber 10g 42.5g 130%
Vitamin E 18.26mg 122%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 1.044mg 64%
Folate 30µg 237µg 52%
Copper 1.1mg 0.633mg 52%
Phosphorus 347mg 148mg 28%
Potassium 460mg 1260mg 24%
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 4.64mg 15%
Magnesium 231mg 270mg 9%
Protein 13.25g 9g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 85µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.528mg 8%
Selenium 8.3µg 4.5µg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.921mg 6%
Choline 32.3mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.177mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.741g 1.551g 4%
Calories 343kcal 265kcal 4%
Zinc 2.4mg 2.69mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 1.369g 2%
Sodium 1mg 25mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Carbs 71.5g 68.92g 1%
Fats 3.4g 4.28g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.04g 0.716g 1%
Net carbs 61.5g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 0.506mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 0.672mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.172mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.678mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.309mg 0.144mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Oregano
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
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.