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Groat vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between groat and chia seeds

  • Groat is richer in vitamin B2, yet chia seeds are richer in fiber, selenium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, calcium, vitamin B1, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for chia seeds is 98% higher.
  • Groat contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than chia seeds. Groat contains 0.425mg of vitamin B2, while chia seeds contain 0.17mg.
  • Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index than groat.

Food types used in this article are Buckwheat and Seeds, chia seeds, 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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3405.6%
Contains more IronIron +250.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +565.1%

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +513.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.8%
Contains more WaterWater +68.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.8%
Contains more FatsFats +804.1%
Contains more OtherOther +128.6%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2177.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 23.665g 151%
Fiber 10g 34.4g 98%
Selenium 8.3µg 55.2µg 85%
Phosphorus 347mg 860mg 73%
Iron 2.2mg 7.72mg 69%
Manganese 1.3mg 2.723mg 62%
Calcium 18mg 631mg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.62mg 43%
Fats 3.4g 30.74g 42%
Magnesium 231mg 335mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 25%
Copper 1.1mg 0.924mg 20%
Zinc 2.4mg 4.58mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.17mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.741g 3.33g 12%
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 8.83mg 11%
Carbs 71.5g 42.12g 10%
Calories 343kcal 486kcal 7%
Protein 13.25g 16.54g 7%
Folate 30µg 49µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.04g 2.309g 3%
Potassium 460mg 407mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 61.5g 7.72g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.506mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.672mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.172mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.678mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.309mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Groat Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.589g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.