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Groat vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are groat and cayenne pepper different?

  • Groat is higher in copper; however, cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, iron, fiber, potassium, vitamin B2, manganese, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 832% higher.
  • Groat contains 3 times more copper than cayenne pepper. While groat contains 1.1mg of copper, cayenne pepper contains only 0.373mg.
  • Cayenne pepper has a lower glycemic index (32) than groat (54).

Buckwheat and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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.
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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +722.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +337.8%
Contains more IronIron +254.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.8µg

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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +253.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.3%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%
Contains more FatsFats +407.9%
Contains more OtherOther +187.6%
~equal in Protein ~12.01g

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +164.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +705.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 29.83mg 199%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 2.45mg 172%
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg 85%
Copper 1.1mg 0.373mg 81%
Iron 2.2mg 7.8mg 70%
Fiber 10g 27.2g 69%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 8.37g 49%
Potassium 460mg 2014mg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.919mg 38%
Manganese 1.3mg 2mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 25%
Fats 3.4g 17.27g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.328mg 19%
Magnesium 231mg 152mg 19%
Folate 30µg 106µg 19%
Calcium 18mg 148mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.741g 3.26g 11%
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 8.701mg 11%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Phosphorus 347mg 293mg 8%
Carbs 71.5g 56.63g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.04g 2.75g 4%
Protein 13.25g 12.01g 2%
Calories 343kcal 318kcal 1%
Selenium 8.3µg 8.8µg 1%
Sodium 1mg 30mg 1%
Zinc 2.4mg 2.48mg 1%
Net carbs 61.5g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0%
Threonine 0.506mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.672mg 0%
Methionine 0.172mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.678mg 0%
Histidine 0.309mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Groat Cayenne pepper
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
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.