Flour vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Flour and Groat different?
- Flour is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, and Iron, however, Groat is richer in Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Groat is 106% higher.
- Flour contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Groat. While Flour contains 0.785mg of Vitamin B1, Groat contains only 0.101mg.
Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached and Buckwheat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +110.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +308.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +950% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +329.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +663.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +242.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +221.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +677.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +510% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +377.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +246.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +356.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~71.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -79.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1095.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 364kcal | 343kcal |
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| Protein | 10.33g | 13.25g |
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| Fats | 0.98g | 3.4g |
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| Net carbs | 73.61g | 61.5g |
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| Carbs | 76.31g | 71.5g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 231mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 460mg |
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| Iron | 4.64mg | 2.2mg |
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| Sugar | 0.27g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 10g |
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| Copper | 0.144mg | 1.1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 2.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 347mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.682mg | 1.3mg |
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| Selenium | 33.9µg | 8.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.101mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.425mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 7.02mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 1.233mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 183µg | 30µg |
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| Choline | 10.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.155g | 0.741g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.087g | 1.04g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 1.039g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.192mg |
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| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.506mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.498mg |
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| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.832mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.672mg |
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| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.172mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.52mg | |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.678mg |
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| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.309mg |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
46%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
109%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.