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Peanut vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peanut and Groat

  • Peanut is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, yet Groat is higher in Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Peanut covers your daily Folate needs 53% more than Groat.
  • Peanut contains 8 times more Saturated Fat than Groat. While Peanut contains 6.279g of Saturated Fat, Groat contains only 0.741g.

Food varieties used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Buckwheat.

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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.
Peanut
7
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3
Groat
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +108.2%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.3%
Contains more Manganese +48.8%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 347
Equal in Copper - 1.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Iron +108.2%
Contains more Potassium +53.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.3%
Contains more Manganese +48.8%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 347
Equal in Copper - 1.1

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.
Peanut
7
:
1
Groat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +533.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +533.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +214.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
3
:
2
Groat
Contains more Protein +94.7%
Contains more Fats +1348.2%
Contains more Other +11%
Contains more Carbs +343.3%
Contains more Water +50%
Equal in Other - 2.1
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
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
Contains more Protein +94.7%
Contains more Fats +1348.2%
Contains more Other +11%
Contains more Carbs +343.3%
Contains more Water +50%
Equal in Other - 2.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
:
1
Groat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2248.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1397.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2248.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1397.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut Groat
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Groat Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 61.5g Groat
Protein 25.8g 13.25g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 3.4g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 71.5g Groat
Calories 567kcal 343kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Groat
Fiber 8.5g 10g Groat
Calcium 92mg 18mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 2.2mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 231mg Groat
Phosphorus 376mg 347mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 460mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 1mg Groat
Zinc 3.27mg 2.4mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 1.1mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 1.3mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 8.3µg Groat
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.101mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 7.02mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 1.233mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.21mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 30µg Peanut
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.192mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.506mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.498mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 0.832mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.672mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.172mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.52mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.678mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.309mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 0.741g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 1.04g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 1.039g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Groat
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
79%
Peanut
33%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.538g)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/nutrients
  2. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.