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Groat vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are groat and Swiss cheese different?

  • Groat is richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B3, and fiber, while Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 128% more than groat.
  • Groat is lower in saturated fat.
  • Groat has a higher glycemic index (54) than Swiss cheese (27).

Buckwheat and Cheese, swiss types were 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
6
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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +538.9%
Contains more IronIron +1592.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2240.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4844.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +261.4%

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
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% 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 0% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +818.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10868.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +249.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
1
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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4865.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.5%
Contains more FatsFats +811.5%
Contains more WaterWater +285.9%
Contains more OtherOther +41.9%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +673.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.06µg 128%
Copper 1.1mg 0.047mg 117%
Calcium 18mg 890mg 87%
Saturated fat 0.741g 18.227g 79%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.026mg 55%
Magnesium 231mg 33mg 47%
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.064mg 43%
Fats 3.4g 30.99g 42%
Fiber 10g 0g 40%
Selenium 8.3µg 30µg 39%
Vitamin A 0µg 288µg 32%
Phosphorus 347mg 574mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Protein 13.25g 26.96g 27%
Iron 2.2mg 0.13mg 26%
Carbs 71.5g 1.44g 23%
Zinc 2.4mg 4.37mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.353mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.04g 8.046g 18%
Potassium 460mg 72mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.071mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.302mg 9%
Sodium 1mg 187mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.011mg 8%
Folate 30µg 10µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Calories 343kcal 393kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 1.341g 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 61.5g 1.44g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 0.506mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.498mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 0.672mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.172mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 0.678mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.309mg 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.486g)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.