Groat vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are groat and spaghetti different?
- Groat is higher in copper, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and iron; however, spaghetti is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for groat is 111% higher.
- Groat contains 21 times more vitamin B2 than spaghetti. While groat contains 0.425mg of vitamin B2, spaghetti contains only 0.02mg.
Buckwheat and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 | +1183.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +157.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +945.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +340% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1000% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +370.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +498.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +303.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +218.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +405% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2025% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1655% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1000.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +328.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +328.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +265.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +650% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +537.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +693.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +218.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.2% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.1mg | 0.1mg | 111% |
| Magnesium | 231mg | 18mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.322mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.02mg | 0.4mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 347mg | 58mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 10g | 1.8g | 33% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 26.4µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.425mg | 0.02mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.233mg | 0.112mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 0.5mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 0.51mg | 17% |
| Protein | 13.25g | 5.8g | 15% |
| Carbs | 71.5g | 30.86g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.049mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 460mg | 44mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 158kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.101mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
| Folate | 30µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.039g | 0.326g | 5% |
| Fats | 3.4g | 0.93g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.741g | 0.176g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.04g | 0.131g | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 61.5g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.192mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.506mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.498mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.672mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.172mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.678mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.309mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat 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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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.