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Groat vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Groat and Walnut

  • Groat has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, however, Walnut is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Walnut covers your daily need of Manganese 92% more than Groat.
  • Groat has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Walnut. While Groat has 7.02mg of Vitamin B3, Walnut has only 1.125mg.
  • Groat has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Buckwheat and Nuts, walnuts, english.

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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
5
:
5
Walnut
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +69.4%
Contains more Calcium +444.4%
Contains more Iron +32.3%
Contains more Zinc +28.8%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Manganese +162.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 346
Equal in Potassium - 441
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +69.4%
Contains more Calcium +444.4%
Contains more Iron +32.3%
Contains more Zinc +28.8%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Manganese +162.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 346
Equal in Potassium - 441

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
3
:
7
Walnut
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +524%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.7%
Contains more Folate +226.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +524%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.7%
Contains more Folate +226.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
3
:
2
Walnut
Contains more Carbs +421.5%
Contains more Water +139.6%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Protein +14.9%
Contains more Fats +1817.9%
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
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Carbs +421.5%
Contains more Water +139.6%
Contains more Other +18%
Contains more Protein +14.9%
Contains more Fats +1817.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
1
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2
Walnut
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +758.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4440.3%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +758.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4440.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 7.01g Groat
Protein 13.25g 15.23g Walnut
Fats 3.4g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 71.5g 13.71g Groat
Calories 343kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g Groat
Fiber 10g 6.7g Groat
Calcium 18mg 98mg Walnut
Iron 2.2mg 2.91mg Walnut
Magnesium 231mg 158mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 346mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 441mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 2mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 3.09mg Walnut
Copper 1.1mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 1.3mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 8.3µg 4.9µg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.15mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 1.125mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.57mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 30µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.17mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 0.832mg 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.672mg 0.424mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.678mg 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.309mg 0.391mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 0.741g 6.126g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Walnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Groat
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.385g)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.