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Groat vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Groat and Pasta

  • Pasta has less Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for Copper is 112% more.
  • Groat has 13 times more Magnesium than Pasta. Groat has 231mg of Magnesium, while Pasta has 18mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Buckwheat and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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
10
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%
Pasta
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1816.7%
Contains more IronIron +93%
Contains more CopperCopper +1082.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +328.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +450.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +480.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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
4
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%
Pasta
4
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% 1.2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +607.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +573.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +517.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Pasta
1
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.3%
Contains more FatsFats +223.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +186.8%
Contains more OtherOther +577.4%
Contains more WaterWater +603.2%

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
Pasta
1
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +738.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +142.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Pasta Opinion
Calories 343kcal 131kcal Groat
Protein 13.25g 5.15g Groat
Fats 3.4g 1.05g Groat
Net carbs 61.5g 24.93g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 24.93g Groat
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Groat
Magnesium 231mg 18mg Groat
Calcium 18mg 6mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 24mg Groat
Iron 2.2mg 1.14mg Groat
Fiber 10g Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.093mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 0.56mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 63mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 6mg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg Pasta
Manganese 1.3mg 0.224mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg Groat
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.15mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.992mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.183mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.034mg Groat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Folate 30µg 64µg Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.741g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.124g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.429g Groat
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.065mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg 0.134mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.197mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg 0.348mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg 0.097mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.079mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.247mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg 0.217mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.103mg Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Groat Pasta
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
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.