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Groat vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between groat and peanut butter?

  • Groat is richer in copper, fiber, vitamin B2, magnesium, and selenium, while peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, manganese, and folate.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for copper is 75% higher.
  • Peanut butter has 3 times less Copper than groat. Groat has 1.1mg of Copper, while peanut butter has 0.422mg.
  • Groat is lower in saturated Fat.
  • Groat has a higher glycemic index (54) than peanut butter (14).

We used Buckwheat and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt types in this comparison.

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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
5
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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +26.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +160.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.1%
~equal in Zinc ~2.51mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~335mg

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
1
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% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more FolateFolate +190%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.137mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
2
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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +220.5%
Contains more WaterWater +692.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1410.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
1
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2394.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1106.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Groat Peanut butter
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Peanut butter Opinion
Calories 343kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Protein 13.25g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 3.4g 51.36g Peanut butter
Net carbs 61.5g 17.31g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 22.31g Groat
Magnesium 231mg 168mg Groat
Calcium 18mg 49mg Peanut butter
Potassium 460mg 558mg Peanut butter
Iron 2.2mg 1.74mg Groat
Sugar 10.49g Groat
Fiber 10g 5g Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.422mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 347mg 335mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 17mg Groat
Vitamin E 9.1mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.3mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 8.3µg 4.1µg Groat
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.192mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 1.137mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg Peanut butter
Folate 30µg 87µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Groat
Choline 63mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 0.741g 10.325g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 12.535g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.506mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.832mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.672mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.172mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.678mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.309mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.584g)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.