Wheat vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Wheat and Groat
- Wheat is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Groat is richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat is 147% higher.
- Wheat contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Groat. Wheat contains 0.419mg of Vitamin B1, while Groat contains 0.101mg.
Food types used in this article are Wheat, durum 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +131.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +977.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +98.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +314.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +99.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +251.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18% |
~equal in
Protein
~13.25g
~equal in
Carbs
~71.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -38.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +202.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.039g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 339kcal | 343kcal |
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| Protein | 13.68g | 13.25g |
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| Fats | 2.47g | 3.4g |
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| Net carbs | 71.13g | 61.5g |
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| Carbs | 71.13g | 71.5g |
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| Magnesium | 144mg | 231mg |
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| Calcium | 34mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 431mg | 460mg |
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| Iron | 3.52mg | 2.2mg |
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| Fiber | 10g |
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| Copper | 0.553mg | 1.1mg |
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| Zinc | 4.16mg | 2.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 508mg | 347mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 3.012mg | 1.3mg |
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 8.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.101mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.425mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 7.02mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 1.233mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.21mg |
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| Folate | 43µg | 30µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.454g | 0.741g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.344g | 1.04g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 1.039g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.192mg |
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| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.506mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.498mg |
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| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0.832mg |
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| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.672mg |
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| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.172mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.678mg |
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| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.309mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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
34%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
109%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.287g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.