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Groat vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between groat and sweet roll

  • Groat is richer in copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and zinc, yet sweet roll is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for groat is 112% higher.
  • Groat contains 14 times more magnesium than sweet roll. Groat contains 231mg of magnesium, while sweet roll contains 17mg.
  • Sweet roll has a lower glycemic index than groat.

Food types used in this article are Buckwheat and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1258.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +314.4%
Contains more IronIron +37.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1150%
Contains more ZincZinc +306.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +356.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.8%

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.5%
Contains more OtherOther +23.5%
Contains more FatsFats +382.4%
Contains more WaterWater +154.4%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +361.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +619.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Sweet roll DV% diff.
Copper 1.1mg 0.088mg 112%
Magnesium 231mg 17mg 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 7.473g 43%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.3mg 43%
Phosphorus 347mg 76mg 39%
Fiber 10g 2.4g 30%
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 2.384mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Fats 3.4g 16.4g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.324mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.406mg 17%
Selenium 8.3µg 17µg 16%
Zinc 2.4mg 0.59mg 16%
Protein 13.25g 6.2g 14%
Sodium 1mg 304mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.265mg 12%
Folate 30µg 72µg 11%
Saturated fat 0.741g 3.079g 11%
Potassium 460mg 111mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.04g 4.797g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.107mg 8%
Iron 2.2mg 1.6mg 8%
Choline 41.3mg 8%
Carbs 71.5g 50.9g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Calcium 18mg 72mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Calories 343kcal 372kcal 1%
Net carbs 61.5g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 31.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.506mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.672mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.172mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.678mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.309mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.338g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.