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Groat vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between groat and khorasan wheat?

  • Groat is richer in copper, magnesium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, while khorasan wheat is higher in selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, iron, and zinc.
  • Khorasan wheat's daily need coverage for selenium is 133% higher.
  • Khorasan wheat has 2 times less vitamin B2 than groat. Groat has 0.425mg of vitamin B2, while khorasan wheat has 0.184mg.
  • Groat has a higher glycemic index (54) than khorasan wheat (40).

We used Buckwheat and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked types in this comparison.

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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
4
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 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +881.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~364mg

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
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% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +460.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.375mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +59.6%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
~equal in Protein ~14.54g
~equal in Carbs ~70.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
2
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +388.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Khorasan wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 8.3µg 81.5µg 133%
Copper 1.1mg 0.506mg 66%
Manganese 1.3mg 2.735mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.566mg 39%
Magnesium 231mg 130mg 24%
Starch 52.41g 22%
Iron 2.2mg 3.77mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.184mg 19%
Zinc 2.4mg 3.68mg 12%
Folate 30µg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.949mg 6%
Choline 25.8mg 5%
Fiber 10g 11.1g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.259mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 6.375mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.621g 3%
Protein 13.25g 14.54g 3%
Potassium 460mg 403mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.741g 0.196g 2%
Phosphorus 347mg 364mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.04g 0.213g 2%
Fats 3.4g 2.13g 2%
Calories 343kcal 337kcal 0%
Net carbs 61.5g 59.48g N/A
Carbs 71.5g 70.58g 0%
Calcium 18mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 7.84g N/A
Sodium 1mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.506mg 0.442mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.566mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 1.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.672mg 0.416mg 0%
Methionine 0.172mg 0.251mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.772mg 0%
Valine 0.678mg 0.687mg 0%
Histidine 0.309mg 0.379mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat Khorasan wheat
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
35%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.545g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.