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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, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, yet Oregano is higher in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Folate, 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.

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% 102% 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 Opinion
Calories 343kcal 265kcal Groat
Protein 13.25g 9g Groat
Fats 3.4g 4.28g Oregano
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Oregano
Net carbs 61.5g 26.42g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 68.92g Groat
Magnesium 231mg 270mg Oregano
Calcium 18mg 1597mg Oregano
Potassium 460mg 1260mg Oregano
Iron 2.2mg 36.8mg Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Groat
Fiber 10g 42.5g Oregano
Copper 1.1mg 0.633mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 2.69mg Oregano
Phosphorus 347mg 148mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 25mg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 1701IU Oregano
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 85µg Oregano
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 1.3mg 4.99mg Oregano
Selenium 8.3µg 4.5µg Groat
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 4.64mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.921mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 1.044mg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 30µg 237µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 0.741g 1.551g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.716g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 1.369g Oregano
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.506mg 0.322mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.441mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg 0.78mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg 0.5mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.127mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.449mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg 0.585mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.144mg Groat
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
213%
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.