Groat vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are groat and liver different?
- Groat is higher in copper, magnesium, and manganese; however, liver is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for liver is 778% higher.
- Groat contains 17 times more magnesium than liver. While groat contains 231mg of magnesium, liver contains only 14mg.
- Liver has a lower glycemic index (0) than groat (54).
Buckwheat and Pork, fresh, variety meats, and by-products, liver, cooked, braised are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1550% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +206.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +333.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +714.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +180% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +713.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +416.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +287.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +443.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1801.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +559.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 18.67µg | 778% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5405µg | 601% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 17.92mg | 197% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.425mg | 2.196mg | 136% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 355mg | 118% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 67.5µg | 108% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.233mg | 4.774mg | 71% |
| Magnesium | 231mg | 14mg | 52% |
| Copper | 1.1mg | 0.634mg | 52% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.3mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 10g | 0g | 40% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 6.72mg | 39% |
| Folate | 30µg | 163µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.57mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 23.6mg | 26% |
| Protein | 13.25g | 26.02g | 26% |
| Carbs | 71.5g | 3.76g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 347mg | 241mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.101mg | 0.258mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.02mg | 8.435mg | 9% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 165kcal | 9% |
| Potassium | 460mg | 150mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.741g | 1.41g | 3% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Fats | 3.4g | 4.4g | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.04g | 0.63g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.5g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.039g | 1.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.192mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.506mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.498mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 2.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.672mg | 2.007mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.172mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.678mg | 1.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.309mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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422%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.669g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.