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Groat vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between groat and turkey meat

  • Groat is richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus, yet turkey meat is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for groat is 112% higher.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than groat.

Food types used in this article are Buckwheat and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +670%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.5%
Contains more IronIron +101.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1082.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9185.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +259%
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg

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
4
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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119066.7%
Contains more OtherOther +337.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.5%
Contains more FatsFats +117.4%
Contains more WaterWater +551.5%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +154.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Groat Turkey meat
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 Turkey meat Opinion
Calories 343kcal 189kcal Groat
Protein 13.25g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 3.4g 7.39g Turkey meat
Net carbs 61.5g 0.06g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 0.06g Groat
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg Groat
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Turkey meat
Magnesium 231mg 30mg Groat
Calcium 18mg 14mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 239mg Groat
Iron 2.2mg 1.09mg Groat
Fiber 10g 0g Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.093mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 347mg 223mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 103mg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Turkey meat
Manganese 1.3mg 0.014mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.045mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.281mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.948mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Folate 30µg 9µg Groat
Trans Fat 0.101g Groat
Choline 87.4mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 2.155g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 2.119g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.506mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 0.832mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 0.672mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.678mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Groat Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
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 - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.414g)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.