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Groat vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Groat and Rye

  • Groat has more Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Rye is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Groat covers your daily Copper needs 81% more than Rye.
  • Rye has 2 times less Magnesium than Groat. Groat has 231mg of Magnesium, while Rye has 110mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat and Rye grain.

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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
3
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%
Rye
Rye
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more CopperCopper +199.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.9%
Contains more IronIron +19.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~332mg

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
2
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%
Rye
Rye
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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% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
3
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
Rye
Rye
2
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.1%
Contains more FatsFats +108.6%
Contains more OtherOther +33.8%
~equal in Carbs ~75.86g
~equal in Water ~10.6g

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
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Rye Opinion
Calories 343kcal 338kcal Groat
Protein 13.25g 10.34g Groat
Fats 3.4g 1.63g Groat
Net carbs 61.5g 60.76g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 75.86g Rye
Magnesium 231mg 110mg Groat
Calcium 18mg 24mg Rye
Potassium 460mg 510mg Rye
Iron 2.2mg 2.63mg Rye
Sugar 0.98g Groat
Fiber 10g 15.1g Rye
Copper 1.1mg 0.367mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 2.65mg Rye
Phosphorus 347mg 332mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 2mg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Rye
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Manganese 1.3mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 8.3µg 13.9µg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.251mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 4.27mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.294mg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Folate 30µg 38µg Rye
Choline 30.4mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.741g 0.197g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.208g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.767g Groat
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.108mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg 0.289mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.208mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg 0.563mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg 0.286mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.153mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.435mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg 0.317mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.189mg Groat
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.544g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.