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Groat vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Groat and Sesame

  • Groat contains less Copper, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus than Sesame.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 331% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Groat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, 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
1
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%
Sesame
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5316.7%
Contains more IronIron +561.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +271.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +222.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.5%
~equal in Potassium ~468mg

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
3
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%
Sesame
6
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% 0.54% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2366%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +683.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +276.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +223.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Sesame
3
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +204.9%
Contains more WaterWater +107.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1360.9%
Contains more OtherOther +112.4%

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
Sesame
2
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1703.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1995.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Sesame Opinion
Calories 343kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 13.25g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 3.4g 49.67g Sesame
Net carbs 61.5g 11.65g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 23.45g Groat
Magnesium 231mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 18mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 460mg 468mg Sesame
Iron 2.2mg 14.55mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Groat
Fiber 10g 11.8g Sesame
Copper 1.1mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 2.4mg 7.75mg Sesame
Phosphorus 347mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 1mg 11mg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Manganese 1.3mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 8.3µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.247mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 4.515mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.05mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 30µg 97µg Sesame
Choline 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 0.741g 6.957g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 21.773g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.506mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 0.832mg 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.672mg 0.569mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.678mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.309mg 0.522mg Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Sesame
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
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.