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Rye vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rye and Groat

  • Rye has more Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Groat is richer in Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Groat covers your daily Copper needs 81% more than Rye.
  • Groat has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Rye. Rye has 0.316mg of Vitamin B1, while Groat has 0.101mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Groat
3
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more CopperCopper +199.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Potassium ~460mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.4mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~347mg

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.
Rye
Rye
8
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% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Groat
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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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
2
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.1%
Contains more FatsFats +108.6%
Contains more OtherOther +33.8%
~equal in Carbs ~71.5g
~equal in Water ~9.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Groat Opinion
Calories 338kcal 343kcal Groat
Protein 10.34g 13.25g Groat
Fats 1.63g 3.4g Groat
Net carbs 60.76g 61.5g Groat
Carbs 75.86g 71.5g Rye
Magnesium 110mg 231mg Groat
Calcium 24mg 18mg Rye
Potassium 510mg 460mg Rye
Iron 2.63mg 2.2mg Rye
Sugar 0.98g Groat
Fiber 15.1g 10g Rye
Copper 0.367mg 1.1mg Groat
Zinc 2.65mg 2.4mg Rye
Phosphorus 332mg 347mg Groat
Sodium 2mg 1mg Groat
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Rye
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 1.3mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 8.3µg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.101mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 7.02mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 1.233mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.21mg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Folate 38µg 30µg Rye
Choline 30.4mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.741g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 1.04g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 1.039g Groat
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.192mg Groat
Threonine 0.289mg 0.506mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.498mg Groat
Leucine 0.563mg 0.832mg Groat
Lysine 0.286mg 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.153mg 0.172mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.52mg Groat
Valine 0.317mg 0.678mg Groat
Histidine 0.189mg 0.309mg Groat
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye Groat
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
35%
Rye
31%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.544g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.